Serving 290 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunset Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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: 290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunset Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Cody, WY school district, encompassing approximately 2,561.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 39.1 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 63.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunset Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sunset Elementary School's student population of 290 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunset 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 Sunset 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
#94 out of 303 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
3%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.3%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Sunset Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Elementary School is ranked #94 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?
55-59% 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 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Sunset Elementary School?
290 students attend Sunset Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sunset Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset Elementary School?
Sunset Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sunset Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset Elementary School part of?
Sunset Elementary School is part of Park County School District # 6.
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