Serving 172 students in grades 4-5, West Side Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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: 4-5
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Side Elementary School's student population of 172 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Side Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Side Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#85 out of 309 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
23%
15%
Black
1%
1%
White
71%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Side Elementary School's ranking?
West Side Elementary School is ranked #85 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend West Side Elementary School?
172 students attend West Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of West Side Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Side Elementary School?
West Side Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Side Elementary School offer ?
West Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is West Side Elementary School part of?
West Side Elementary School is part of Washakie County School District #1.
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