Serving 278 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Paintbrush Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority 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: 278 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paintbrush Elementary School's student population of 278 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paintbrush 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 Paintbrush Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#110 out of 309 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
3%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
1%
1%
White
83%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paintbrush Elementary School's ranking?
Paintbrush Elementary School is ranked #110 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Paintbrush Elementary School often compared to?
Paintbrush Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pronghorn Elementary School, Buffalo Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Paintbrush Elementary School?
278 students attend Paintbrush Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Paintbrush Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paintbrush Elementary School?
Paintbrush Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paintbrush Elementary School offer ?
Paintbrush Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Paintbrush Elementary School part of?
Paintbrush Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District #1.
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