Serving 225 students in grades 3-5, Cloud Peak Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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: 3-5
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Cloud Peak Elementary School serves the northern part of Buffalo, WY, covering an extensive area of approximately 2,317 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 27.8 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 41.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cloud Peak Elementary School's student population of 225 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
225 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cloud Peak Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cloud Peak 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
#112 out of 303 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Cloud Peak Elementary School's ranking?
Cloud Peak Elementary School is ranked #112 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Cloud Peak Elementary School?
225 students attend Cloud Peak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Cloud Peak Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cloud Peak Elementary School?
Cloud Peak Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cloud Peak Elementary School offer ?
Cloud Peak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cloud Peak Elementary School part of?
Cloud Peak Elementary School is part of Johnson County School District #1.
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