Serving 181 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Desert View 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39%
- Attendance Zone: Desert View Elementary serves the northern part of Rock Springs, WY, covering an extensive attendance area of 2,167 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with some living as far as 95.7 miles from the zone's furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Desert View Elementary School's student population of 181 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
181 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Desert View 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 Desert View Elementary School is 0.53, which is more 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
#278 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
3%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.3%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Desert View Elementary School's ranking?
Desert View Elementary School is ranked #278 out of 303 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Desert View Elementary School?
181 students attend Desert View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Desert View Elementary School students are White, 36% 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 Desert View Elementary School?
Desert View Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Desert View Elementary School offer ?
Desert View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Desert View Elementary School part of?
Desert View Elementary School is part of Sweetwater County School District #1.
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