Serving 189 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Little Snake River Valley School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than 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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Little Snake River Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Little Snake River Valley School's student population of 189 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
189 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Little Snake River Valley School ranks within the top 5% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Little Snake River Valley School is 0.36, 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
#9 out of 309 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
48%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
53%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
3%

Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
22%
15%

Black
1%
1%

White
77%
76%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥50%
82%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
28%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Snake River Valley School's ranking?
Little Snake River Valley School is ranked #9 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Little Snake River Valley School?
The graduation rate of Little Snake River Valley School is 50%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Little Snake River Valley School?
189 students attend Little Snake River Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Little Snake River Valley School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Little Snake River Valley School?
Little Snake River Valley School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Little Snake River Valley School offer ?
Little Snake River Valley School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Little Snake River Valley School part of?
Little Snake River Valley School is part of Carbon County School District #1.
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