Serving 222 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sundance Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sundance Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sundance Elementary School's student population of 222 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sundance Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sundance Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#50 out of 311 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
1%
1%
White
96%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Sundance Elementary School's ranking?
Sundance Elementary School is ranked #50 out of 311 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend Sundance Elementary School?
222 students attend Sundance Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Sundance Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sundance Elementary School?
Sundance Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sundance Elementary School offer ?
Sundance Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sundance Elementary School part of?
Sundance Elementary School is part of Crook County School District #1.
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