Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Arp 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Arp Elementary serves the southeast part of Cheyenne, WY, covering an area of approximately 37.1 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 10.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arp Elementary School's student population of 332 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
“Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.” -Chinese Proverb
School Rankings
Arp 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 Arp Elementary School is 0.59, which is more 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
#294 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.3%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arp Elementary School's ranking?
Arp Elementary School is ranked #294 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Arp Elementary School often compared to?
Arp Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Poder Academy, Baggs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Arp Elementary School?
332 students attend Arp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Arp Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arp Elementary School?
Arp Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Arp Elementary School offer ?
Arp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arp Elementary School part of?
Arp Elementary School is part of Laramie County School District #1.
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