Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Slade Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). 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 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Slade Elementary serves the southeastern part of Laramie's school district, covering an area of approximately 53.1 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 12.1 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Slade Elementary School's student population of 440 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Slade Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Slade Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 303 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slade Elementary School's ranking?
Slade Elementary School is ranked #65 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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, Uw Laboratory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% 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?
440 students attend Slade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Slade Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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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