Southridge Elementary School

1600 West 29th Street
Casper, WY 82604
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 326 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Southridge 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50% in WY
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Southridge Elementary School's student population of 326 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
326 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Southridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southridge Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WY)
#175 out of 311 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55-59%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
3%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
9%
14%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
87%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in WY.
0.24
This chart display the diversity score of Southridge Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
22%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Southridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Southridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southridge Elementary School's ranking?
Southridge Elementary School is ranked #175 out of 311 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Southridge Elementary School often compared to?
Southridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crest Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend Southridge Elementary School?
326 students attend Southridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Southridge Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southridge Elementary School?
Southridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Southridge Elementary School offer ?
Southridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Southridge Elementary School part of?
Southridge Elementary School is part of Natrona County School District #1.

School Reviews

5   3/19/2020
Southridge elementary school was amazing. The teachers helped the students grow and focused on their individual needs. All the teachers were wonderful and kind. I absolutely lived Southridge!!!
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 326 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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