Serving 322 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Moorcroft Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
322 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-64%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
95%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
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?
60-64% 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 55% WY state average).
How many students attend Moorcroft Elementary School?
322 students attend Moorcroft Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Moorcroft Elementary School students are White, 3% 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 13:1, 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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