Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Paradise Valley 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 47% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Paradise Valley Elementary School's student population of 402 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Paradise Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paradise Valley Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#197 out of 311 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
1%
1%
White
79%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paradise Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Paradise Valley Elementary School is ranked #197 out of 311 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Paradise Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Paradise Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oregon Trail Elementary School, Ft. Caspar Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend Paradise Valley Elementary School?
402 students attend Paradise Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Paradise Valley Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paradise Valley Elementary School?
Paradise Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Paradise Valley Elementary School offer ?
Paradise Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Paradise Valley Elementary School part of?
Paradise Valley Elementary School is part of Natrona County School District #1.
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