Serving 10 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Willadsen 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 <50% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willadsen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Willadsen Elementary School's student population of 10 students has grown by 233% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Willadsen 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 Willadsen Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#174 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
70%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
20%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
33%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
30%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willadsen Elementary School's ranking?
Willadsen 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Willadsen Elementary School?
10 students attend Willadsen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Willadsen Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willadsen Elementary School?
Willadsen Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Willadsen Elementary School offer ?
Willadsen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Willadsen Elementary School part of?
Willadsen Elementary School is part of Laramie County School District #1.
In what neighborhood is Willadsen Elementary School located?
Willadsen Elementary School is located in the Granite neighborhood of Granite Canon, WY.
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