Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wyoming Indian 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wyoming Indian Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Lander, WY, covering an area of approximately 126.4 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wyoming Indian Elementary School's student population of 250 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
It is the Mission of Wyoming Indian Schools to ensure everyone continually learns and becomes a positive contributor in society while utilizing Indigenous language and tradition.
School Rankings
Wyoming Indian 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 Wyoming Indian Elementary School is 0.08, 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
#302 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
96%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
16%
White
1%
75%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.2%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
9%
Showing 2001–2018. Full 20-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 Wyoming Indian Elementary School's ranking?
Wyoming Indian Elementary School is ranked #302 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Wyoming Indian Elementary School?
250 students attend Wyoming Indian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Wyoming Indian Elementary School students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wyoming Indian Elementary School?
Wyoming Indian Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wyoming Indian Elementary School offer ?
Wyoming Indian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wyoming Indian Elementary School part of?
Wyoming Indian Elementary School is part of Fremont County School District #14.
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