Serving 7 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Willadsen 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 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Willadsen Elementary serves the southwest part of Granite Canon, WY, covering an area of approximately 87.6 square miles, with most students living within a 10-15 minute drive to the school and an average distance of 6.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone. The furthest edge of the zone is about 8.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willadsen Elementary School's student population of 7 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
7 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Willadsen Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willadsen 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
#169 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
16%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2010–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)71.4%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
34%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
30%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willadsen Elementary School's ranking?
Willadsen Elementary School is ranked #169 out of 303 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 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Willadsen Elementary School?
7 students attend Willadsen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Willadsen Elementary School students are White, and 14% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willadsen Elementary School?
Willadsen Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Willadsen Elementary School offer ?
Willadsen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Willadsen Elementary School part of?
Willadsen Elementary School is part of Laramie County School District #1.
In what neighborhood is Willadsen Elementary School located?
Willadsen Elementary School is located in the Granite neighborhood of Granite Canon, WY.
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