Serving 164 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wind River Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wind River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Wind River Elementary School's student population of 164 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
164 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wind River 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 Wind River Elementary School is 0.60, which is more 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
#215 out of 311 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
24%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
14%
Black
n/a
1%
White
57%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Wind River Elementary School's ranking?
Wind River Elementary School is ranked #215 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend Wind River Elementary School?
164 students attend Wind River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Wind River Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wind River Elementary School?
Wind River Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wind River Elementary School offer ?
Wind River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wind River Elementary School part of?
Wind River Elementary School is part of Fremont County School District # 6.
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