Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School

1053 South Sheridan Avenue
Sheridan, WY 82801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 286 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 20% in WY
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:

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School Overview

Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School's student population of 286 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
286 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School is 0.33, 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.
This School
State Level (WY)
#57 out of 309 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
3%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
12%
15%
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Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
81%
76%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wyoming.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School's ranking?
Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School is ranked #57 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School often compared to?
Henry A. Coffeen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Park Elementary School, Meadowlark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School?
286 students attend Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School?
Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School offer ?
Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School part of?
Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School is part of Sheridan County School District #2.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 286 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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