Serving 118 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Jessup Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Jessup Elementary serves the southeast part of Cheyenne, WY, covering an area of approximately 2.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jessup Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Jessup Elementary School's student population of 118 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
118 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jessup Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jessup Elementary School is 0.39, 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
#52 out of 303 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.3%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-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 Jessup Elementary School's ranking?
Jessup Elementary School is ranked #52 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Jessup Elementary School often compared to?
Jessup Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Jessup Elementary School?
118 students attend Jessup Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Jessup Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jessup Elementary School?
Jessup Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jessup Elementary School offer ?
Jessup Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jessup Elementary School part of?
Jessup Elementary School is part of Laramie County School District #1.
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