Jessup Elementary School
Jessup Elementary School serves 278 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Jessup Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 22% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Jessup Elementary School's student population of 278 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2003) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 278 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jessup Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 318 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jessup Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #93 out of 318 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 4% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 14% |
| Black | 1% | 1% |
| White | 84% | 78% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.38 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 28% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Laramie County School District #1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jessup Elementary School is Central High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Mccormick Junior High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Davis Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Cheyenne Mccormick Junior High School Math: 55% | Reading: 64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-8 | 696 students10
0.4 miles
6000 Education Dr
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2650 0.4 7-8 696 - Cheyenne Davis Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 54%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 359 students10
0.5 miles
6309 Yellowstone Road
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2600 0.5 K-6 359 - Cheyenne Central High School Math: 47% | Reading: 53%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,174 student10
0.6 miles
5500 Education Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2680 0.6 9-12 1,174 - Cheyenne Hobbs Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 54%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 376 students10
1.4 miles
5710 Syracuse Road
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2560 1.4 K-6 376 - Cheyenne Deming Elementary School Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-3 | 107 students10
1.9 miles
715 West 5th Ave
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2400 1.9 K-3 107
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