Manderson Elementary School (Closed 2018)

170 School Ave
Manderson, WY 82432
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 22 students in grades 5, Manderson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the Wyoming state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WY)
(16-17)
40-59%
51%
(16-17)
60-79%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
23%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
77%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
32%
9%
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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% WY state average).
How many students attend Manderson Elementary School?
22 students attend Manderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Manderson Elementary School students are White, and 23% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manderson Elementary School?
Manderson Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Manderson Elementary School offer ?
Manderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is Manderson Elementary School part of?
Manderson Elementary School is part of Big Horn County School District #4.

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