Lance Creek Elementary School serves 6 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1% in WY)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Lance Creek Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Lance Creek school district, covering an area of approximately 2,716.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 45.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lance Creek Elementary School's student population of 6 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
6 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Expect More! Do More!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lance Creek Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-79%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-69%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
16%
Showing 1996–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2002–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% WY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% WY state average).
How many students attend Lance Creek Elementary School?
6 students attend Lance Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Lance Creek Elementary School students are White, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lance Creek Elementary School?
Lance Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lance Creek Elementary School offer ?
Lance Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lance Creek Elementary School part of?
Lance Creek Elementary School is part of Niobrara County School District #1.
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