Serving 348 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Conestoga Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Conestoga Elementary serves the southeast part of Gillette, WY, covering an area of approximately 149.2 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 13.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Conestoga Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
We aspire to empower our students for success.
School Rankings
Conestoga Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Conestoga Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#167 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
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
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Conestoga Elementary School's ranking?
Conestoga Elementary School is ranked #167 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Conestoga Elementary School often compared to?
Conestoga Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moorcroft Elementary School, Buffalo Ridge Elementary School, Rozet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Conestoga Elementary School?
348 students attend Conestoga Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Conestoga Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Conestoga Elementary School?
Conestoga Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Conestoga Elementary School offer ?
Conestoga Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Conestoga Elementary School part of?
Conestoga Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District #1.
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