Serving 118 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rawhide Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher 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 9:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rawhide Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rawhide Elementary School's student population of 118 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rawhide 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 Rawhide Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#174 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
76%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rawhide Elementary School's ranking?
Rawhide Elementary School is ranked #174 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?
50-54% 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 Rawhide Elementary School?
118 students attend Rawhide Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Rawhide Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rawhide Elementary School?
Rawhide Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rawhide Elementary School offer ?
Rawhide Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Rawhide Elementary School part of?
Rawhide Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District #1.
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