Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Goins 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Goins Elementary serves the southern part of Cheyenne, WY, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being around 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Goins Elementary School's student population of 299 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
299 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Goins 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 Goins Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#273 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
44%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
6%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
42%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.2%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
Showing 2015–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goins Elementary School's ranking?
Goins Elementary School is ranked #273 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Goins Elementary School?
299 students attend Goins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Goins Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Goins Elementary School?
Goins Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Goins Elementary School offer ?
Goins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Goins Elementary School part of?
Goins Elementary School is part of Laramie County School District #1.
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