Serving 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Paradise Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 58% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than 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-5
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paradise Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Paradise Valley Elementary School's student population of 391 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paradise Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paradise Valley 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
#83 out of 309 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
1%
1%
White
83%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paradise Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Paradise Valley Elementary School is ranked #83 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Paradise Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Paradise Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oregon Trail Elementary School, Ft. Caspar Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Paradise Valley Elementary School?
391 students attend Paradise Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Paradise Valley Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paradise Valley Elementary School?
Paradise Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paradise Valley Elementary School offer ?
Paradise Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Paradise Valley Elementary School part of?
Paradise Valley Elementary School is part of Natrona County School District #1.
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