Top Rankings
Big Horn County School District #1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 547 students in Big Horn County School District #1. This district's average pre testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Wyoming.
Public Preschools in Big Horn County School District #1 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Wyoming public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public preschool average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
6 Schools
45 Schools
# Students
1,328 Students
10,958 Students
# Teachers
86 Teachers
961 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Big Horn County School District #1, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 75-79% has increased from 50-54% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 48 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
54%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.53
# American Indian Students
23 Students
1,113 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
10%
# Asian Students
2 Students
47 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
136 Students
2,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
19%
# Black Students
6 Students
132 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
1,119 Students
7,148 Students
% White Students
84%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
22 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
42 Students
478 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
50
757
# Students in K Grade:
71
1,779
# Students in 1st Grade:
89
1,586
# Students in 2nd Grade:
72
1,593
# Students in 3rd Grade:
96
1,591
# Students in 4th Grade:
97
1,428
# Students in 5th Grade:
72
1,376
# Students in 6th Grade:
89
592
# Students in 7th Grade:
119
62
# Students in 8th Grade:
112
68
# Students in 9th Grade:
116
39
# Students in 10th Grade:
103
28
# Students in 11th Grade:
132
29
# Students in 12th Grade:
110
30
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,931 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,798. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,776 is less than the state median of $20,086. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,931
$20,798
Spending / Student
$17,776
$20,086
Best Big Horn County School District #1 Public Preschools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burlington Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
109 School Avenue
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Burlington, WY 82411
(307) 762-3334
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Rank: #22.
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 South Division
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2211
Cowley, WY 82420
(307) 548-2211
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Recent Articles
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a MinuteExplore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.