Serving 350 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 48%). 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 14:1 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 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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 350 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Rocky Mountain Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Mountain Elementary School is 0.43, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#267 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
2%
1%
White
74%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rocky Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Rocky Mountain Elementary School is ranked #267 out of 309 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% 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?
350 students attend Rocky Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Rocky Mountain Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Mountain Elementary School?
Rocky Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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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