Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Summit Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 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 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Summit Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Casper, WY, covering approximately 5,375.7 square miles. Families may typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 43.5 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 78.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Summit Elementary School's student population of 437 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
437 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
Campus Size
150 acres
School Rankings
Summit 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 Summit Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#83 out of 303 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-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 Summit Elementary School's ranking?
Summit Elementary School is ranked #83 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Summit Elementary School often compared to?
Summit Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Verda James Elementary School, Ft. Caspar Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Summit Elementary School?
437 students attend Summit Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Summit 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 Summit Elementary School?
Summit Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Summit Elementary School offer ?
Summit Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Summit Elementary School part of?
Summit Elementary School is part of Natrona County School District #1.
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