Serving 221 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bain 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bain Elementary serves the southeast part of Cheyenne, WY, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bain Elementary School's student population of 221 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
221 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Bain 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 Bain Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#246 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
28%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
64%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.2%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
Showing 2015–2024. 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 Bain Elementary School's ranking?
Bain Elementary School is ranked #246 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Bain Elementary School often compared to?
Bain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunrise Elementary School, Lebhart Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Bain Elementary School?
221 students attend Bain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bain Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bain Elementary School?
Bain Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bain Elementary School offer ?
Bain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bain Elementary School part of?
Bain Elementary School is part of Laramie County School District #1.
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