Laramie County School District #1

2810 House Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Laramie County School District #1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 38 public schools serving 14,164 students in Laramie County School District #1. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Laramie County School District #1 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% 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
38 Schools
359 Schools
# Students
14,164 Students
92,909 Students
# Teachers
1,031 Teachers
7,360 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Laramie 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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WY)
#39 out of 48 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Laramie County School District #1, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Laramie County School District #1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
48%
54%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Laramie County School District #1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80%
81%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Laramie County School District #1 and public school graduation rate of WY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.39
# American Indian Students
105 Students
3,189 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
3%
# Asian Students
125 Students
627 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
3,188 Students
13,339 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
14%
# Black Students
323 Students
854 Students
% Black Students
2%
1%
# White Students
9,648 Students
71,455 Students
% White Students
68%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
32 Students
143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
743 Students
3,302 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
154
764
# Students in K Grade:
1,062
7,070
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,058
6,672
# Students in 2nd Grade:
994
6,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,065
6,851
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,034
6,886
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,075
6,973
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,137
7,138
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,163
7,415
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,179
7,571
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,307
7,991
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,142
7,431
# Students in 11th Grade:
922
6,938
# Students in 12th Grade:
872
6,547
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,943 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,798. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,959 is less than the state median of $20,086. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WY)
Total Revenue
$283 MM
$1,932 MM
This chart display total revenue of Laramie County School District #1 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$269 MM
$1,866 MM
This chart display total spending of Laramie County School District #1 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,943
$20,798
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Laramie County School District #1 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$18,959
$20,086
This chart display average spending per public school student in Laramie County School District #1 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Laramie County School District #1 Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poder Academy
Charter School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2201 Morrie Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 632-2248
Grades: K-5
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
Gilchrist Elementary School
Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1108 Happy Jack Road
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2285
Grades: K-6
| 100 students
Rank: #33.
Poder Secondary School
Charter School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2201 Morrie Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 632-2248
Grades: 6-12
| 120 students
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Park Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1407 Cosgriff Court
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2316
Grades: K-6
| 368 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Anderson Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2204 Plain View Road
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2606
Grades: K-4
| 290 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Jessup Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6113 Evers Boulevard
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2570
Grades: K-6
| 254 students
Rank: #77.
Mccormick Junior High School
Math: 57% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6000 Education Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2650
Grades: 7-8
| 717 students
Rank: #88.
Dildine Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4312 Van Buren Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2320
Grades: K-4
| 281 students
Rank: #99.
Miller Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3501 Evans Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2376
Grades: 4-6
| 72 students
Rank: #1010.
Meadowlark Elementary School
Math: 53% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6325 Chief Washakie Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2260
Grades: 5-6
| 548 students
Rank: #1111.
Prairie Wind Elementary School
Math: 51% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11400 Yellowstone Road
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2340
Grades: K-6
| 477 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Freedom Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4500 Happy Jack Road
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2305
Grades: K-6
| 378 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Hobbs Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5710 Syracuse Road
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2560
Grades: K-6
| 337 students
Rank: #1414.
Davis Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6309 Yellowstone Road
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2600
Grades: K-6
| 354 students
Rank: #1515.
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5331 Pineridge Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2595
Grades: K-4
| 164 students
Rank: #1616.
Willadsen Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
645 Road 102
Granite Canon, WY 82059
(307) 771-2295
Grades: K-6
| 16 students
Rank: #1717.
Clawson Elementary School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
376 Road 228a
Horse Creek, WY 82061
(307) 771-2291
Grades: K-6
| 4 students
Rank: #1818.
Deming Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
715 West 5th Ave
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2400
Grades: K-3
| 102 students
Rank: #1919.
Saddle Ridge Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6815 Wilderness Trail
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2360
Grades: K-6
| 368 students
Rank: #2020.
Baggs Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3705 Cheyenne Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2385
Grades: PK-6
| 328 students
Rank: #2121.
Carey Junior High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3330 T-bird Dr.
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2580
Grades: 7-8
| 890 students
Rank: #2222.
Central High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5500 Education Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82009
(307) 771-2680
Grades: 9-12
| 1,241 students
Rank: #2323.
East High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 East Pershing Boulevard
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2663
Grades: 9-12
| 1,557 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Alta Vista Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1514 East 16th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2310
Grades: PK-6
| 255 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Fairview Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 East 10th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2610
Grades: 3-6
| 106 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Goins Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
224 Dey Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2620
Grades: PK-6
| 320 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Johnson Junior High School
Math: 29% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1236 West Allison Road
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2640
Grades: 7-8
| 685 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Sunrise Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5021 East 13th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2280
Grades: K-6
| 344 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Bain Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
903 Adams Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2525
Grades: K-6
| 241 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Henderson Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2820 Henderson Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2550
Grades: K-6
| 258 students
Rank: #3131.
Afflerbach Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 West Wallick Road
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2300
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Rank: #3232.
Rossman Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
916 West College Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2544
Grades: PK-6
| 303 students
Rank: #3333.
Hebard Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
413 Seymour Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2450
Grades: PK-6
| 96 students
Rank: #3434.
South High School
Math: 23% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1213 West Allison Road
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2410
Grades: 9-12
| 1,228 students
Rank: #3535.
Cole Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
615 West 9th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(307) 771-2480
Grades: PK-6
| 181 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Laramie County School District #1?
Laramie County School District #1 manages 38 public schools serving 14,164 students.
What is the rank of Laramie County School District #1?
Laramie County School District #1 is ranked #38 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Laramie County School District #1?
68% of Laramie County School District #1 students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Laramie County School District #1?
Laramie County School District #1 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 13:1.
What is Laramie County School District #1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,959 is less than the state median of $20,086. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 38 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 14,164 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 80% (Btm 50% in WY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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