Serving 22 students in grades 5, Manderson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the Wyoming state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-79%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
23%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
77%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
32%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% WY state average).
How many students attend Manderson Elementary School?
22 students attend Manderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Manderson Elementary School students are White, and 23% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manderson Elementary School?
Manderson Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Manderson Elementary School offer ?
Manderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is Manderson Elementary School part of?
Manderson Elementary School is part of Big Horn County School District #4.
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