Northpark Elementary School

1 North Park Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 177 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Northpark Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50% in WY
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Northpark Elementary School's student population of 177 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
177 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Northpark 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 Northpark Elementary School is 0.43, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WY)
#215 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Northpark Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Northpark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northpark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
40-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Northpark Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Northpark Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Northpark Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2004-05 school year data.
Hispanic
24%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Northpark Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Northpark Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
72%
76%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Northpark Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Northpark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Northpark Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wyoming.
0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Northpark Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Northpark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northpark Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northpark Elementary School's ranking?
Northpark Elementary School is ranked #215 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Northpark Elementary School?
177 students attend Northpark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Northpark Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northpark Elementary School?
Northpark Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northpark Elementary School offer ?
Northpark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Northpark Elementary School part of?
Northpark Elementary School is part of Sweetwater County School District #1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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