Serving 588 students in grades 4-6, Pilot Butte Elementary School ranks in the top 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 45% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher 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 23% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pilot Butte Elementary School's student population of 588 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
588 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pilot Butte Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pilot Butte 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
#145 out of 311 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
24%
14%
Black
1%
1%
White
70%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pilot Butte Elementary School's ranking?
Pilot Butte Elementary School is ranked #145 out of 311 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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend Pilot Butte Elementary School?
588 students attend Pilot Butte Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Pilot Butte Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pilot Butte Elementary School?
Pilot Butte Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pilot Butte Elementary School offer ?
Pilot Butte Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Pilot Butte Elementary School part of?
Pilot Butte Elementary School is part of Sweetwater County School District #1.
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