Serving 154 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (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 154 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Wind River Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wind River Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#198 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
16%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
69%
76%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wind River Elementary School's ranking?
Wind River Elementary School is ranked #198 out of 309 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Wind River Elementary School?
154 students attend Wind River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Wind River Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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