Henderson Elementary School
Tel:
(307)771-2550
- Henderson Elementary School serves 296 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wyoming state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 22%.
School Overview
- Henderson Elementary School's student population of 296 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 296 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Henderson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Henderson Elementary School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WY) |
| Overall School Rank | #160 out of 316 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 4% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 14% |
| Black | 3% | 1% |
| White | 71% | 78% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Laramie County #1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Henderson Elementary School is East High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Carey Junior High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Fairview Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cheyenne East High School Grades: 9-12 | 1469 students
0.3 miles
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(307)771-2663 0.3 9-12 1469 - Cheyenne Fairview Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 135 students
0.5 miles
2801 East 10th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307)771-2610 0.5 3-6 135 - Cheyenne Lebhart Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 138 students
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807 Coolidge Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307)771-2614 0.8 PK-2 138 - Cheyenne Baggs Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 360 students
0.9 miles
3705 Cheyenne Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307)771-2385 0.9 PK-6 360 - Cheyenne Alta Vista Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 264 students
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1514 East 16th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307)771-2310 1.0 PK-6 264
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