Slade Elementary School

1223 Shield Street
Laramie, WY 82072
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Slade Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 50% in WY
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Slade Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:

School Overview

Slade Elementary School's student population of 389 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

Slade Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Slade Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
This School
State Level (WY)
#101 out of 309 schools
(Top 50%)
60-64%
48%
50-54%
53%
30-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
21%
15%
Black
1%
1%
White
70%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Slade Elementary School's ranking?
Slade Elementary School is ranked #101 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Slade Elementary School often compared to?
Slade Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Paintbrush Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Slade Elementary School?
389 students attend Slade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Slade Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Slade Elementary School?
Slade Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Slade Elementary School offer ?
Slade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Slade Elementary School part of?
Slade Elementary School is part of Albany County School District #1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 389 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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