Serving 212 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Big Horn Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Horn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Big Horn Elementary School's student population of 212 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Big Horn Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Horn Elementary School is 0.11, 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
#7 out of 311 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
1%
White
94%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
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 Big Horn Elementary School's ranking?
Big Horn Elementary School is ranked #7 out of 311 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend Big Horn Elementary School?
212 students attend Big Horn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Big Horn Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Horn Elementary School?
Big Horn Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Big Horn Elementary School offer ?
Big Horn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Big Horn Elementary School part of?
Big Horn Elementary School is part of Sheridan County School District #1.
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