Serving 16 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Recluse School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1% in WY)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Recluse School serves the northern part of its district in Gillette, WY, covering an extensive area of approximately 591.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 22.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Recluse School's student population of 16 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Recluse School is 0.11, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥50%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
16%
Black
n/a
1%
White
94%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.3%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Recluse School?
16 students attend Recluse School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Recluse School students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Recluse School?
Recluse School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Recluse School offer ?
Recluse School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Recluse School part of?
Recluse School is part of Campbell County School District #1.
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