Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Canyon Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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 (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Canyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Canyon Elementary School's student population of 330 students has grown by 82% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Canyon Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canyon 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
#31 out of 311 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
n/a
1%
White
90%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Canyon Elementary School's ranking?
Canyon Elementary School is ranked #31 out of 311 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend Canyon Elementary School?
330 students attend Canyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Canyon Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canyon Elementary School?
Canyon Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Canyon Elementary School offer ?
Canyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Canyon Elementary School part of?
Canyon Elementary School is part of Lincoln County School District #1.
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