Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Velma Linford Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Velma Linford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Velma Linford Elementary School's student population of 258 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Velma Linford Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Velma Linford Elementary School is 0.52, which is more 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
#101 out of 309 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
27%
15%
Black
2%
1%
White
64%
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
34%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Velma Linford Elementary School's ranking?
Velma Linford Elementary School is ranked #101 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Velma Linford Elementary School?
258 students attend Velma Linford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Velma Linford Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Velma Linford Elementary School?
Velma Linford Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Velma Linford Elementary School offer ?
Velma Linford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Velma Linford Elementary School part of?
Velma Linford Elementary School is part of Albany County School District #1.
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