Rocky Mountain Elementary School

101 South Division
Cowley, WY 82420
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rocky Mountain 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 22% 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: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50% in WY
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rocky Mountain Elementary School's student population of 370 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
370 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Rocky Mountain 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 Rocky Mountain Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
This School
State Level (WY)
#267 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rocky Mountain Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rocky Mountain 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.
35-39%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rocky Mountain 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.
40-44%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rocky Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
3%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
14%
15%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
78%
76%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wyoming.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Rocky Mountain 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
24%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rocky Mountain 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
18%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rocky Mountain 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 Rocky Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Rocky Mountain Elementary School is ranked #267 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Elementary School?
370 students attend Rocky Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Rocky Mountain Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Mountain Elementary School?
Rocky Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rocky Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Rocky Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rocky Mountain Elementary School part of?
Rocky Mountain Elementary School is part of Big Horn County School District #1.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 370 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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