Sweetwater County School District #1

3550 Foothill Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82901
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Sweetwater County School District #1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,054 students in Sweetwater County School District #1. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Sweetwater County School District #1 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
15 Schools
359 Schools
# Students
5,054 Students
92,909 Students
# Teachers
356 Teachers
7,360 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Sweetwater County School District #1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 48 school districts in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WY)
#36 out of 48 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Sweetwater County School District #1, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sweetwater County School District #1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
49%
54%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sweetwater County School District #1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
76%
81%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Sweetwater County School District #1 and public school graduation rate of WY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.39
# American Indian Students
20 Students
3,189 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
3%
# Asian Students
31 Students
627 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,309 Students
13,339 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
14%
# Black Students
50 Students
854 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
3,415 Students
71,455 Students
% White Students
68%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
220 Students
3,302 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
764
# Students in K Grade:
351
7,070
# Students in 1st Grade:
358
6,672
# Students in 2nd Grade:
363
6,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
400
6,851
# Students in 4th Grade:
363
6,886
# Students in 5th Grade:
395
6,973
# Students in 6th Grade:
401
7,138
# Students in 7th Grade:
408
7,415
# Students in 8th Grade:
423
7,571
# Students in 9th Grade:
447
7,991
# Students in 10th Grade:
428
7,431
# Students in 11th Grade:
388
6,938
# Students in 12th Grade:
329
6,547
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,199 is higher than the state median of $20,798. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,233 is higher than the state median of $20,086. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WY)
Total Revenue
$117 MM
$1,932 MM
This chart display total revenue of Sweetwater County School District #1 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$102 MM
$1,866 MM
This chart display total spending of Sweetwater County School District #1 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$23,199
$20,798
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Sweetwater County School District #1 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,233
$20,086
This chart display average spending per public school student in Sweetwater County School District #1 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Sweetwater County School District #1 Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farson-eden Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30 Highway 28
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Grades: K-5
| 49 students
Rank: #22.
Sage Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
903 Summit Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3270
Grades: K-3
| 368 students
Rank: #33.
Walnut Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1115 Walnut
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3225
Grades: K-3
| 230 students
Rank: #44.
Pilot Butte Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1003 Summit Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3464
Grades: 4-6
| 588 students
Rank: #55.
Desert Middle School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
235 Bugas Street
Wamsutter, WY 82336
(307) 324-7811
Grades: 7-8
| 6 students
Rank: #66.
Desert Elementary School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
235 Bugas Street
Wamsutter, WY 82336
(307) 324-7811
Grades: K-6
| 20 students
Rank: #77.
Farson-eden High School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Highway 28
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: #88.
Rock Springs Junior High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 Foothill Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3474
Grades: 7-8
| 799 students
Rank: #99.
Northpark Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 North Park Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3235
Grades: K-3
| 200 students
Rank: #1010.
Stagecoach Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 Stagecoach Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3265
Grades: K-3
| 434 students
Rank: #1111.
Desert View Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Desert Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3200
Grades: K-3
| 204 students
Rank: #1212.
Farson-eden Middle School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Highway 28
Farson, WY 82932
(307) 273-9301
Grades: 6-8
| 43 students
Rank: #1313.
Eastside Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
305 G Street
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3425
Grades: 4-6
| 521 students
Rank: #1414.
Rock Springs High School
Math: 37% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1375 James Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3440
Grades: 9-12
| 1,440 students
Rank: #1515.
Black Butte High School
Alternative School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2410 College Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307) 352-3290
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sweetwater County School District #1?
Sweetwater County School District #1 manages 15 public schools serving 5,054 students.
What is the rank of Sweetwater County School District #1?
Sweetwater County School District #1 is ranked #35 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wyoming school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sweetwater County School District #1?
68% of Sweetwater County School District #1 students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sweetwater County School District #1?
Sweetwater County School District #1 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 13:1.
What is Sweetwater County School District #1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,233 is higher than the state median of $20,086. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 5,054 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 76% (Btm 50% in WY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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