Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Gannett Peak Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gannett Peak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Gannett Peak Elementary School's student population of 430 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
430 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gannett Peak Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gannett Peak Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#101 out of 309 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
79%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gannett Peak Elementary School's ranking?
Gannett Peak Elementary School is ranked #101 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Gannett Peak Elementary School?
430 students attend Gannett Peak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Gannett Peak Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gannett Peak Elementary School?
Gannett Peak Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gannett Peak Elementary School offer ?
Gannett Peak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Gannett Peak Elementary School part of?
Gannett Peak Elementary School is part of Fremont County School District # 1.
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