Serving 216 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Big Horn Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: 216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Big Horn Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Big Horn, WY, encompassing approximately 1006.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 50 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Big Horn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Big Horn Elementary School's student population of 216 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Big Horn Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Horn 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
#3 out of 303 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.3%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Big Horn Elementary School's ranking?
Big Horn Elementary School is ranked #3 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Big Horn Elementary School?
216 students attend Big Horn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Big Horn Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Big Horn Elementary School?
Big Horn Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Big Horn Elementary School offer ?
Big Horn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Big Horn Elementary School part of?
Big Horn Elementary School is part of Sheridan County School District #1.
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