La Barge Elementary School

106 O Avenue
Big Piney, WY 83113
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 49 students in grades Kindergarten-5, La Barge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 49 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50% in WY
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

La Barge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:

School Overview

La Barge Elementary School's student population of 49 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
49 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

La Barge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Barge Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WY)
#108 out of 311 schools
(Top 50%)
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60-79%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of La Barge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-59%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of La Barge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
3%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
14%
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Black
2%
1%
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White
88%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in La Barge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is La Barge Elementary School's ranking?
La Barge Elementary School is ranked #108 out of 311 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend La Barge Elementary School?
49 students attend La Barge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of La Barge Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of La Barge Elementary School?
La Barge Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does La Barge Elementary School offer ?
La Barge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is La Barge Elementary School part of?
La Barge Elementary School is part of Sublette County School District #9.

School Reviews

5   2/28/2012
IJoe Kanyid was the best teacher I ever knew attended this school from 1st. grade through 9th
- Posted by Student/Alumni - etmar

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 49 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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