Serving 84 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Carpenter 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carpenter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Carpenter Elementary School's student population of 84 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carpenter Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carpenter Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#245 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
24%
14%
Black
n/a
1%
White
75%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carpenter Elementary School's ranking?
Carpenter Elementary School is ranked #245 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Carpenter Elementary School?
84 students attend Carpenter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Carpenter Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carpenter Elementary School?
Carpenter Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Carpenter Elementary School offer ?
Carpenter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Carpenter Elementary School part of?
Carpenter Elementary School is part of Laramie County School District #2.
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