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Fremont County School District # 1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,566 students in Fremont County School District # 1. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Fremont County School District # 1 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
5 Schools
360 Schools
# Students
1,566 Students
89,935 Students
# Teachers
131 Teachers
7,418 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fremont County School District # 1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 48 school districts in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#26 out of 48 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Graduation Rate
81%
81.4%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)49.4%
34.1%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.41
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
9%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
75%
75%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,187 is higher than the state median of $22,676. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,103 is higher than the state median of $22,046. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$2,039 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$38 MM
$1,983 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,187
$22,676
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,103
$22,046
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Fremont County School District # 1 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baldwin Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 Smith Street
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-6967
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-6967
Gr: 4-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Gannett Peak Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 Popo Agie
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-6690
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-6690
Gr: K-3 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Lander Valley High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Baldwin Creek Road
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-4433
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-4433
Gr: 9-12 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Lander Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
755 Jefferson Street
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-4040
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332-4040
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Pathfinder High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
863 Sweetwater Street
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 335-7050
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 335-7050
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fremont County School District # 1?
Fremont County School District # 1 manages 5 public schools serving 1,566 students.
What is the rank of Fremont County School District # 1?
Fremont County School District # 1 is ranked #30 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wyoming school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fremont County School District # 1?
75% of Fremont County School District # 1 students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fremont County School District # 1?
Fremont County School District # 1 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Fremont County School District # 1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,103 is higher than the state median of $22,046. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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