Wapiti Elementary School

3167 North Fork Highway
Cody, WY 82414
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 16 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wapiti Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (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 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50% in WY
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wapiti Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:

School Overview

Wapiti Elementary School's student population of 16 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
16 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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School Rankings

Wapiti Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wapiti Elementary School is 0.11, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WY)
#170 out of 311 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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<50%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wapiti Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥50%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wapiti Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
6%
1%
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Hispanic
n/a
14%
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Black
n/a
1%
White
94%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.11
This chart display the diversity score of Wapiti Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wapiti Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wapiti Elementary School's ranking?
Wapiti Elementary School is ranked #170 out of 311 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend Wapiti Elementary School?
16 students attend Wapiti Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Wapiti Elementary School students are White, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wapiti Elementary School?
Wapiti Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wapiti Elementary School offer ?
Wapiti Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wapiti Elementary School part of?
Wapiti Elementary School is part of Park County School District # 6.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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