Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Moorcroft Elementary School ranks in the top 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 52% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moorcroft Elementary School's student population of 334 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Moorcroft 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 Moorcroft Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#131 out of 309 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
97%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moorcroft Elementary School's ranking?
Moorcroft Elementary School is ranked #131 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Moorcroft Elementary School often compared to?
Moorcroft Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rozet Elementary School, Conestoga Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Moorcroft Elementary School?
334 students attend Moorcroft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Moorcroft Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moorcroft Elementary School?
Moorcroft Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Moorcroft Elementary School offer ?
Moorcroft Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Moorcroft Elementary School part of?
Moorcroft Elementary School is part of Crook County School District #1.
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