Serving 214 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ralph Witters 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ralph Witters Elementary School's student population of 214 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
214 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ralph Witters 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 Ralph Witters Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#214 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Black
n/a
1%
White
85%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ralph Witters Elementary School's ranking?
Ralph Witters Elementary School is ranked #214 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Ralph Witters Elementary School?
214 students attend Ralph Witters Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Ralph Witters Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Ralph Witters Elementary School?
Ralph Witters Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ralph Witters Elementary School offer ?
Ralph Witters Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ralph Witters Elementary School part of?
Ralph Witters Elementary School is part of Hot Springs County School District #1.
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