Paintbrush Elementary School

1001 West Lakeway Road
Gillette, WY 82717
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 323 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Paintbrush Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 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 23% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50% in WY
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Paintbrush Elementary School's student population of 323 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
323 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Paintbrush Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paintbrush Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
This School
State Level (WY)
#110 out of 309 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Paintbrush Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Paintbrush Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paintbrush Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Paintbrush Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
2%
3%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
10%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Paintbrush Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
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White
82%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Paintbrush Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wyoming.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Paintbrush Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Paintbrush Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Paintbrush Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paintbrush Elementary School's ranking?
Paintbrush Elementary School is ranked #110 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Paintbrush Elementary School often compared to?
Paintbrush Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pronghorn Elementary School, Buffalo Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Paintbrush Elementary School?
323 students attend Paintbrush Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Paintbrush Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paintbrush Elementary School?
Paintbrush Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paintbrush Elementary School offer ?
Paintbrush Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Paintbrush Elementary School part of?
Paintbrush Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District #1.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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