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Albany County School District #1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 3,946 students in Albany County School District #1. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Albany County School District #1 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wyoming public school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
17 Schools
359 Schools
# Students
3,946 Students
92,909 Students
# Teachers
341 Teachers
7,360 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Albany County School District #1, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 48 school districts in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 48 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
54%
Graduation Rate
86%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.39
# American Indian Students
50 Students
3,189 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
3%
# Asian Students
87 Students
627 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
656 Students
13,339 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
14%
# Black Students
45 Students
854 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
2,918 Students
71,455 Students
% White Students
74%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
186 Students
3,302 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
51
764
# Students in K Grade:
295
7,070
# Students in 1st Grade:
306
6,672
# Students in 2nd Grade:
294
6,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
298
6,851
# Students in 4th Grade:
330
6,886
# Students in 5th Grade:
298
6,973
# Students in 6th Grade:
269
7,138
# Students in 7th Grade:
298
7,415
# Students in 8th Grade:
314
7,571
# Students in 9th Grade:
287
7,991
# Students in 10th Grade:
323
7,431
# Students in 11th Grade:
291
6,938
# Students in 12th Grade:
292
6,547
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,947 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,798. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,457 is less than the state median of $20,086. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$79 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$77 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,947
$20,798
Spending / Student
$19,457
$20,086
Best Albany County School District #1 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Snowy Range Academy
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4037 Grand Avenue
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-9930
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-9930
Grades: K-8
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
Uw Laboratory School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Dept 3374, 1000 E. University
Laramie, WY 82071
(307) 721-2155
Laramie, WY 82071
(307) 721-2155
Grades: K-8
| 241 students
Rank: #33.
Beitel Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
811 South 17th Street
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4436
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4436
Grades: K-5
| 224 students
Rank: #44.
Slade Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1212 Baker
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4446
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4446
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Laramie Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1355 North 22nd
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4430
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4430
Grades: 6-8
| 719 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Spring Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1203 Russell
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4410
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4410
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #77.
Laramie High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1710 Boulder Drive
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4420
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4420
Grades: 9-12
| 1,092 students
Rank: #88.
Laramie Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
608 South 4th Street
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 742-2554
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 742-2554
Grades: PK-6
| 89 students
Rank: #99.
Rock River Junior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
262 N. Morris
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Grades: 7-8
| 14 students
Rank: #1010.
Indian Paintbrush Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1653 North 28th Street
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4490
Laramie, WY 82072
(307) 721-4490
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #1111.
Rock River Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
262 North Morris
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Grades: PK-6
| 50 students
Rank: #1212.
Velma Linford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 South Johnson
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4439
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4439
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #1313.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2771 Highway 130
Centennial, WY 82055
(307) 745-9585
Centennial, WY 82055
(307) 745-9585
Grades: K-6
| 3 students
Rank: #1414.
Rock River High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
262 North Morris
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Rock River, WY 82083
(307) 378-2271
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #1515.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Lewis Road
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-5720
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 745-5720
Grades: K-6
| 14 students
Rank: #1616.
Whiting High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 South 24th Street
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4449
Laramie, WY 82070
(307) 721-4449
Grades: 9-12
| 71 students
Rank: n/an/a
2616 Palmer Canyon Road
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 241-0034
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 241-0034
Grades: K-8
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Albany County School District #1?
Albany County School District #1 manages 17 public schools serving 3,946 students.
What is the rank of Albany County School District #1?
Albany County School District #1 is ranked #18 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wyoming school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Albany County School District #1?
74% of Albany County School District #1 students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Albany County School District #1?
Albany County School District #1 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 13:1.
What is Albany County School District #1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,457 is less than the state median of $20,086. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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