Serving 547 students in grades 4-6, Pilot Butte 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 37% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pilot Butte Elementary serves the western part of Rock Springs, WY, covering an area of approximately 353.7 square miles. Families in this zone typically drive 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 28.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pilot Butte Elementary School's student population of 547 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
547 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Pilot Butte 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 Pilot Butte Elementary School is 0.46, which is more 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
#221 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
23%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
70%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.5%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pilot Butte Elementary School's ranking?
Pilot Butte Elementary School is ranked #221 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?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Pilot Butte Elementary School?
547 students attend Pilot Butte Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Pilot Butte Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pilot Butte Elementary School?
Pilot Butte Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pilot Butte Elementary School offer ?
Pilot Butte Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pilot Butte Elementary School part of?
Pilot Butte Elementary School is part of Sweetwater County School District #1.
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