Serving 23 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Story Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Story Elementary serves the southern part of the Story, WY school district, encompassing an area of approximately 33.7 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 7.9 miles to the furthest point of the zone.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Story Elementary School's student population of 23 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
23 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Story Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Story Elementary School is 0.00, 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
#92 out of 303 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
White
100%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2012–2022. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.4%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
11%
9%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 25-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 Story Elementary School's ranking?
Story Elementary School is ranked #92 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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 ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Story Elementary School?
23 students attend Story Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Story Elementary School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Story Elementary School?
Story Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Story Elementary School part of?
Story Elementary School is part of Sheridan County School District #2.
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