Serving 30 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Story Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 ≥80% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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: 30 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WY
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Story Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Story Elementary School's student population of 30 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Story Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Story Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#15 out of 311 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
n/a
1%
White
97%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Story Elementary School's ranking?
Story Elementary School is ranked #15 out of 311 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend Story Elementary School?
30 students attend Story Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Story Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Story Elementary School?
Story Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Story Elementary School offer ?
Story Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Story Elementary School part of?
Story Elementary School is part of Sheridan County School District #2.
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