Serving 419 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Afton Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (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 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Afton Elementary serves the northern part of its school district in Afton, WY, covering an attendance area of approximately 451.1 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 19.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Afton 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
Afton Elementary School's student population of 419 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
419 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Motto
I achieve success when I do my very best.
School Rankings
Afton Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Afton Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#25 out of 303 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
n/a
1%
White
95%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Afton Elementary School's ranking?
Afton Elementary School is ranked #25 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% 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 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Afton Elementary School?
419 students attend Afton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Afton Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Afton Elementary School?
Afton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Afton Elementary School offer ?
Afton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Afton Elementary School part of?
Afton Elementary School is part of Lincoln County School District #2.
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