Serving 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Arapahoe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 3% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 392 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Arapahoe Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 83.9 square miles in Arapahoe, WY. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 5.8 miles and the furthest edge located about 10.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arapahoe Elementary School's student population of 392 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Together We Teach. Together We Learn. Together We Succeed.
School Rankings
Arapahoe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arapahoe Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#303 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
91%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
16%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
75%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70.2%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arapahoe Elementary School's ranking?
Arapahoe Elementary School is ranked #303 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Arapahoe Elementary School?
392 students attend Arapahoe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Arapahoe Elementary School students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arapahoe Elementary School?
Arapahoe Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Arapahoe Elementary School offer ?
Arapahoe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arapahoe Elementary School part of?
Arapahoe Elementary School is part of Fremont County School District #38.
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