Serving 16 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mckinnon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mckinnon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mckinnon Elementary School's student population of 16 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mckinnon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinnon Elementary School is 0.11, 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
#157 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
94%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
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 Mckinnon Elementary School's ranking?
Mckinnon Elementary School is ranked #157 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Mckinnon Elementary School?
16 students attend Mckinnon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mckinnon Elementary School students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinnon Elementary School?
Mckinnon Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mckinnon Elementary School offer ?
Mckinnon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mckinnon Elementary School part of?
Mckinnon Elementary School is part of Sweetwater County School District #2.
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