Rocky Mountain Elementary School

101 South Division
Cowley, WY 82420
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rocky Mountain 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Bottom 50% in WY
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rocky Mountain Elementary School's student population of 322 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Rocky Mountain 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 Rocky Mountain Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
This School
State Level (WY)
#246 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
40-44%
49%
35-39%
53%
40-44%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
18%
16%
Black
1%
1%
White
74%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
(22-23)
23.6%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Grizzlies

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rocky Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Rocky Mountain Elementary School is ranked #246 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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Elementary School?
322 students attend Rocky Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Rocky Mountain Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rocky Mountain Elementary School?
Rocky Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rocky Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Rocky Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Mountain Elementary School part of?
Rocky Mountain Elementary School is part of Big Horn County School District #1.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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