Top Rankings
Park County School District # 1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,862 students in Park County School District # 1. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Park County School District # 1 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
7 Schools
363 Schools
# Students
1,862 Students
91,063 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
7,452 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Park County School District # 1, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 48 school districts in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 48 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.39
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,989 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
3%
# Asian Students
7 Students
539 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
226 Students
13,547 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
15%
# Black Students
6 Students
752 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
1,542 Students
69,613 Students
% White Students
83%
76%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
142 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
74 Students
3,481 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
739
# Students in K Grade:
127
6,605
# Students in 1st Grade:
141
6,355
# Students in 2nd Grade:
145
6,724
# Students in 3rd Grade:
149
6,694
# Students in 4th Grade:
148
6,832
# Students in 5th Grade:
136
6,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
127
6,917
# Students in 7th Grade:
132
7,052
# Students in 8th Grade:
138
7,165
# Students in 9th Grade:
152
7,644
# Students in 10th Grade:
152
7,470
# Students in 11th Grade:
151
7,133
# Students in 12th Grade:
164
6,753
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,028 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,219. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,975 is less than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,028
$21,219
Spending / Student
$17,975
$20,493
Best Park County School District # 1 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
555 Grand Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6184
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6184
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
125 South Douglas Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6182
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6182
Grades: K-5
| 209 students
Rank: #33.
Powell Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
369 East 3rd Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6185
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6185
Grades: 6-8
| 397 students
Rank: #44.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
278 East Monroe Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6183
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6183
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #55.
Powell High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1151 East 7th Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6181
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6181
Grades: 9-12
| 594 students
Rank: #66.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
363 Road 1ab
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 645-3241
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 645-3241
Grades: K-5
| 20 students
Rank: #77.
Shoshone Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
140 North Ferris Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6187
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6187
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Park County School District # 1?
Park County School District # 1 manages 7 public schools serving 1,862 students.
What is the rank of Park County School District # 1?
Park County School District # 1 is ranked #2 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wyoming school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Park County School District # 1?
83% of Park County School District # 1 students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Park County School District # 1?
Park County School District # 1 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Park County School District # 1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,975 is less than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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