15902 Us Highway 59 North
Weston, WY 82731
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Little Powder Elementary School serves 23 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Little Powder Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in WY
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Little Powder Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:

School Overview

Little Powder Elementary School's student population of 23 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
23 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

Little Powder Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Little Powder Elementary School is 0.00, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WY)
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 311 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
4%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
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Black
n/a
1%
White
100%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.00
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
8%
27%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Little Powder Elementary School's ranking?

Little Powder Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).

How many students attend Little Powder Elementary School?

23 students attend Little Powder Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

100% of Little Powder Elementary School students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Little Powder Elementary School?

Little Powder Elementary School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.

What grades does Little Powder Elementary School offer ?

Little Powder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Little Powder Elementary School part of?

Little Powder Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District #1.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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