Serving 188 students in grades 3-5, West 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 13:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Elementary School's student population of 188 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West 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 West Elementary School is 0.30, 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)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
16%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
82%
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
35%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Elementary School's ranking?
West 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 West Elementary School?
188 students attend West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of West Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Elementary School offer ?
West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is West Elementary School part of?
West Elementary School is part of Platte County School District #1.
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