Serving 255 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tongue River Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 75-79% (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 13:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tongue River Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Ranchester, WY, encompassing approximately 1,006.9 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 37.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tongue River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Tongue River Elementary School's student population of 255 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
255 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tongue River Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tongue River Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#49 out of 303 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
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)
20-29%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
16%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Tongue River Elementary School's ranking?
Tongue River Elementary School is ranked #49 out of 303 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?
75-79% 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 Tongue River Elementary School?
255 students attend Tongue River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Tongue River Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tongue River Elementary School?
Tongue River Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tongue River Elementary School offer ?
Tongue River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tongue River Elementary School part of?
Tongue River Elementary School is part of Sheridan County School District #1.
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