Serving 107 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rawhide 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 40-44% (which is lower than 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 8:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rawhide Elementary serves the northern part of Gillette, WY, covering an attendance zone of approximately 270.1 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 20.9 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rawhide Elementary School's student population of 107 students has declined by 64% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
107 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Rawhide 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 Rawhide Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#229 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
6%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.1%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. 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 is Rawhide Elementary School's ranking?
Rawhide Elementary School is ranked #229 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?
40-44% 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 Rawhide Elementary School?
107 students attend Rawhide Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Rawhide Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rawhide Elementary School?
Rawhide Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rawhide Elementary School offer ?
Rawhide Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rawhide Elementary School part of?
Rawhide Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District #1.
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