Serving 7 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lance Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
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 4:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1% in WY)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lance Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lance Creek Elementary School's student population of 7 students has grown by 133% 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
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lance Creek Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)70-79%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-69%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
28%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
7 students attend Lance Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Lance Creek Elementary School students are White, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lance Creek Elementary School?
Lance Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, 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.
School Reviews
Review Lance Creek Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
