Baldwin Creek Elementary School

350 Smith Street
Lander, WY 82520
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 197 students in grades 4-5, Baldwin Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher 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 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 197 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30% in WY
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Baldwin Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Baldwin Creek Elementary School's student population of 197 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

Baldwin Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baldwin Creek Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WY)
#72 out of 309 schools
(Top 30%)
55%
48%
66%
53%
65-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
7%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
80%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baldwin Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Baldwin Creek Elementary School is ranked #72 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Baldwin Creek Elementary School?
197 students attend Baldwin Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Baldwin Creek Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baldwin Creek Elementary School?
Baldwin Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Baldwin Creek Elementary School offer ?
Baldwin Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Baldwin Creek Elementary School part of?
Baldwin Creek Elementary School is part of Fremont County School District # 1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 197 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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