Serving 33 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alta 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% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WY
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Alta Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire district in Alta, WY, spanning approximately 4,216.4 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking 20-30 minutes and an average distance of 51.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge. The furthest point of the zone is about 65.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Alta Elementary School's student population of 33 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
33 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Alta Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alta Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#6 out of 303 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 22-year historical data
White
88%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
34%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alta Elementary School's ranking?
Alta Elementary School is ranked #6 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Alta Elementary School often compared to?
Alta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rendezvous Upper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Alta Elementary School?
33 students attend Alta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Alta Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alta Elementary School?
Alta Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Alta Elementary School offer ?
Alta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alta Elementary School part of?
Alta Elementary School is part of Teton County School District #1.
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