Serving 355 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Park 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 40-44% (which is lower than 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 17:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Park Elementary School's student population of 355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Park 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 Park Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#228 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
1%
1%
White
79%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Park Elementary School's ranking?
Park Elementary School is ranked #228 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Park Elementary School often compared to?
Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ft. Caspar Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Park Elementary School?
355 students attend Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Park Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Park Elementary School offer ?
Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Park Elementary School part of?
Park Elementary School is part of Natrona County School District #1.
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