Yellowstone Elementary School (Closed 2004)
- Yellowstone Elementary School served 281 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Wyoming state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 22%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 281 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2003-2004 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WY) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 4% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 14% |
| Black | 2% | 1% |
| White | 86% | 78% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.27 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 29% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sweetwater County #1 School District | |
Source: 2003-2004 (latest school year available) NCES, WY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Yellowstone Elementary School is Rock Springs High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Rock Springs Junior High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Eastside Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rock Springs Rock Springs High School Grades: 9-12 | 1386 students
0.3 miles
1375 James Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307)352-3440 0.3 9-12 1386 - Rock Springs Eastside Elementary School Grades: 5-6 | 449 students
0.5 miles
305 G Street
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307)352-3425 0.5 5-6 449 - Rock Springs Lincoln Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 179 students
0.5 miles
915 Edgar
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307)352-3210 0.5 K-4 179 - Rock Springs Rock Springs Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 805 students
0.6 miles
3500 Foothill Blvd
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307)352-3474 0.6 7-8 805 - Rock Springs Black Butte High School Grades: 9-12 | 97 students
0.7 miles
2410 College Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82902
(307)352-3290 0.7 9-12 97
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