Park County School District # 1

160 North Evarts
Powell, WY 82435
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,778 students in Park County School District # 1. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Park County School District # 1 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
7 Schools
360 Schools
# Students
1,778 Students
89,935 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
7,418 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Park County School District # 1, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WY)
#4 out of 48 school districts
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

65%
49%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

68%
53%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

67%
47%
87%
81.4%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
17.2%
34.1%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.41

Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
3%
% Asian
n/a
1%

Showing 2001–2022. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
13%
16%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
1%
% White
82%
75%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,293 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,676. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,071 is less than the state median of $22,046. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WY)
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$2,039 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$36 MM
$1,983 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$20,293
$22,676

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$20,071
$22,046

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Park County School District # 1 Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
125 South Douglas Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6182
Gr: K-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
555 Grand Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6184
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Powell Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
369 East 3rd Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6185
Gr: 6-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
278 East Monroe Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6183
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Powell High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1151 East 7th Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6181
Gr: 9-12 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
363 Road 1ab
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 645-3241
Gr: K-5 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #77.
Shoshone Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
140 North Ferris Street
Powell, WY 82435
(307) 764-6187
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Park County School District # 1?
Park County School District # 1 manages 7 public schools serving 1,778 students.
What is the rank of Park County School District # 1?
Park County School District # 1 is ranked #3 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (top 10%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Park County School District # 1?
82% of Park County School District # 1 students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Park County School District # 1?
Park County School District # 1 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Park County School District # 1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,071 is less than the state median of $22,046. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,778 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in WY)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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