Kaycee School is a small rural K–12 public school in Johnson County School District #1 in Kaycee, Wyoming. Enrollment is approximately 160 students.
Serving 115 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Kaycee School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 115 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kaycee School serves the southern part of the Buffalo, WY school district, covering an extensive area of approximately 1,857.6 square miles. Families living within this zone typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 42.1 miles and the furthest edge extending to 51.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kaycee School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Kaycee School's student population of 115 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
115 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kaycee 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 Kaycee School is 0.19, 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
#30 out of 303 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Hispanic
5%
16%
White
90%
75%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81.4%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.8%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kaycee School's ranking?
Kaycee School is ranked #30 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kaycee School?
The graduation rate of Kaycee School is 80%, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 81.4%.
How many students attend Kaycee School?
115 students attend Kaycee School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Kaycee School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kaycee School?
Kaycee School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kaycee School offer ?
Kaycee School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kaycee School part of?
Kaycee School is part of Johnson County School District #1.
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