Serving 163 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Cole 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cole Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cole Elementary School's student population of 163 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
163 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Cole 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 Cole Elementary School is 0.59, which is more 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
#298 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)25-29%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
47%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
44%
76%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cole Elementary School's ranking?
Cole Elementary School is ranked #298 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Cole Elementary School?
163 students attend Cole Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Cole Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cole Elementary School?
Cole Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cole Elementary School offer ?
Cole Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cole Elementary School part of?
Cole Elementary School is part of Laramie County School District #1.
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