Burns Elementary School serves 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Burns Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Burns Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Burns Elementary School's student population of 274 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
274 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Burns Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Burns Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#82 out of 311 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
3%

Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
6%
14%

Black
n/a
1%

White
90%
77%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
22%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burns Elementary School's ranking?
Burns Elementary School is ranked #82 out of 311 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?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend Burns Elementary School?
274 students attend Burns Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Burns Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burns Elementary School?
Burns Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Burns Elementary School offer ?
Burns Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Burns Elementary School part of?
Burns Elementary School is part of Laramie County School District #2.
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