Serving 242 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sundance Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than 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 3% 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: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sundance Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sundance Elementary School's student population of 242 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sundance Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sundance Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#30 out of 309 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
97%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sundance Elementary School's ranking?
Sundance Elementary School is ranked #30 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Sundance Elementary School?
242 students attend Sundance Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sundance Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sundance Elementary School?
Sundance Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sundance Elementary School offer ?
Sundance Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sundance Elementary School part of?
Sundance Elementary School is part of Crook County School District #1.
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