Serving 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lusk 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lusk Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Lusk, WY, covering approximately 2,716.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 34.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 55.9 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lusk Elementary School's student population of 292 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
292 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
Expect More! Do More!
School Rankings
Lusk Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lusk Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#268 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
16%
Black
1%
1%
White
82%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.7%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lusk Elementary School's ranking?
Lusk Elementary School is ranked #268 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Lusk Elementary School?
292 students attend Lusk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Lusk Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lusk Elementary School?
Lusk Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lusk Elementary School offer ?
Lusk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lusk Elementary School part of?
Lusk Elementary School is part of Niobrara County School District #1.
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