Dildine Elementary School

4312 Van Buren Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 298 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Dildine Elementary School ranks in the top 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50% in WY
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : Dildine Elementary serves the southeast part of Cheyenne, WY, covering an area of approximately 4.7 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dildine Elementary School's student population of 298 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
298 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Dildine 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 Dildine Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (WY)
#134 out of 303 schools
(Top 50%)
50-54%
49%
50-54%
53%
45-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
29%
16%
Black
3%
1%
White
61%
75%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
(22-23)
34.2%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dildine Elementary School's ranking?
Dildine Elementary School is ranked #134 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Dildine Elementary School often compared to?
Dildine Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Saddle Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Dildine Elementary School?
298 students attend Dildine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Dildine Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dildine Elementary School?
Dildine Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dildine Elementary School offer ?
Dildine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dildine Elementary School part of?
Dildine Elementary School is part of Laramie County School District #1.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : Dildine Elementary serves the southeast part of Cheyenne, WY, covering an area of approximately 4.7 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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