Serving 269 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Indian Paintbrush Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Indian Paintbrush Elementary serves the southeast part of Laramie, WY, covering an area of approximately 22.3 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Indian Paintbrush Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Indian Paintbrush Elementary School's student population of 269 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Indian Paintbrush Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Indian Paintbrush Elementary School is 0.40, which is less 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
#23 out of 303 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.2%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Indian Paintbrush Elementary School's ranking?
Indian Paintbrush Elementary School is ranked #23 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Indian Paintbrush Elementary School often compared to?
Indian Paintbrush Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Slade Elementary School, Snowy Range Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Indian Paintbrush Elementary School?
269 students attend Indian Paintbrush Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Indian Paintbrush Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Indian Paintbrush Elementary School?
Indian Paintbrush Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Indian Paintbrush Elementary School offer ?
Indian Paintbrush Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Indian Paintbrush Elementary School part of?
Indian Paintbrush Elementary School is part of Albany County School District #1.
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