Serving 129 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Guernsey-sunrise 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 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 23% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School's student population of 129 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School is 0.22, which is less 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
#253 out of 311 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
1%
1%
White
88%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School's ranking?
Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School is ranked #253 out of 311 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School?
129 students attend Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School?
Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School offer ?
Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School part of?
Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School is part of Platte County School District #2.
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