Serving 29 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Slack 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 21-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Slack Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Ranchester, WY school district, covering approximately 1006.9 square miles. Families typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 23.6 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 39.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Slack Elementary School's student population of 29 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
29 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Individual Success Through Education
School Rankings
Slack 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 Slack Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#242 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
16%
White
83%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1993–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)13.8%
37%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
34%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slack Elementary School's ranking?
Slack Elementary School is ranked #242 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Slack Elementary School?
29 students attend Slack Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Slack Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Slack Elementary School?
Slack Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Slack Elementary School offer ?
Slack Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Slack Elementary School part of?
Slack Elementary School is part of Sheridan County School District #1.
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