Serving 12 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mckinnon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 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: 12 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in WY)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McKinnon Elementary serves the southwest part of Mc Kinnon, WY, covering an area of approximately 164.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 15.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mckinnon Elementary School's student population of 12 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
12 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 Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mckinnon Elementary School is 0.30, 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)
(21-22)≥50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
16%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2010–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.3%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
33%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Mckinnon Elementary School?
12 students attend Mckinnon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mckinnon Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckinnon Elementary School?
Mckinnon Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mckinnon Elementary School offer ?
Mckinnon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckinnon Elementary School part of?
Mckinnon Elementary School is part of Sweetwater County School District #2.
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