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West Elementary

Summary:

West Elementary is a public elementary school located in Wheatland, Wyoming, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 188 students. It is part of the Platte County School District #1. Over the past several years, West Elementary has had a mixed performance, ranking between 49th and 105th out of 144-153 Wyoming elementary schools, with a current ranking of 64th out of 147 schools and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite these fluctuations, West Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across grades 3-5, with proficiency rates ranging from 54% to 69.2% in ELA and 41.5% to 64.8% in Mathematics. Compared to the Platte County School District #1 average, West Elementary performs similarly or slightly better in ELA and Mathematics. The school's 4th-grade Science proficiency rate of 59.6% in 2023-2024 is also significantly higher than the state average of 52%. Additionally, West Elementary's Hispanic students, students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, and special education students perform exceptionally well, ranking 13th, 35th, and 9th, respectively, out of all Wyoming elementary schools in 2023-2024.

West Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.4 to 13 students per teacher over the past three years, which is lower than the nearby Libbey Elementary (10.2 students per teacher). The school's per-student spending has also increased from $15,642 in 2019-2020 to $18,972 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. While West Elementary outperforms the nearby Guernsey-Sunrise Elementary, which is part of a lower-ranked school district, it performs similarly or slightly better than Libbey Elementary, which is also part of the Platte County School District #1.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 201 20th Street
       Wheatland, WY  82201

(307) 322-4180

District: Platte County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
64th of 147 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,972 Help


Students who attend West Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Wheatland Middle School
High:    Wheatland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  188

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.9%
Hispanic:
16.0%
Asian:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.5% Help


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Compare Details West Elementary ranks better than 56.5% of elementary schools in Wyoming. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.9%), Hispanic (16%), Asian (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Platte County School District #1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Elementary is 12.7, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Platte County School District #1! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Elementary is $18,972, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Platte County School District #1!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks West Elementary 64th of 147 Wyoming public elementary schools. (See West Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Elementary

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Rank History for all students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.48 92nd 131 29.8%
2005 40.89 83rd 136 39.0%
2006 31.06 123rd 145 15.2%
2007 43.54 99th 149 33.6%
2008 56.41 66th 151 56.3%
2009 59.63 54th 150 64.0%
2010 52.93 74th 150 50.7%
2011 48.45 93rd 152 38.8%
2012 34.19 111th 143 22.4%
2013 55.65 69th 142 51.4%
2014 46.96 88th 147 40.1%
2015 49.94 82nd 154 46.8%
2016 57.48 64th 148 56.8%
2017 47.83 88th 151 41.7%
2018 62.61 53rd 147 63.9%
2019 64.36 49th 153 68.0%
2021 39.76 105th 153 31.4%
2022 48.64 83rd 144 42.4%
2023 45.95 86th 146 41.1%
2024 60.63 64th 147 56.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.33 29th 64 54.7%
2021 37.33 46th 71 35.2%
2024 72.12 9th 84 89.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.70 32nd 99 67.7%
2019 56.67 53rd 132 59.8%
2021 26.62 102nd 119 14.3%
2022 52.76 48th 110 56.4%
2023 55.80 42nd 115 63.5%
2024 63.50 35th 122 71.3%
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Rank History for Female students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.68 38th 125 69.6%
2019 62.60 43rd 136 68.4%
2021 48.66 72nd 132 45.5%
2022 49.07 76th 126 39.7%
2023 41.89 85th 129 34.1%
2024 61.44 47th 125 62.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.78 50th 72 30.6%
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Rank History for Male students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.79 48th 126 61.9%
2019 67.04 43rd 138 68.8%
2021 36.41 98th 134 26.9%
2022 48.52 71st 127 44.1%
2023 51.41 67th 132 49.2%
2024 58.65 60th 130 53.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.55 27th 70 61.4%
2019 70.37 13th 75 82.7%
2021 45.75 35th 67 47.8%
2022 46.37 33rd 60 45.0%
2023 24.91 46th 55 16.4%
2024 68.17 13th 63 79.4%
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Rank History for White students at West Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.37 38th 103 63.1%
2019 69.12 38th 120 68.3%
2021 42.79 72nd 113 36.3%
2022 47.01 61st 103 40.8%
2023 45.18 64th 101 36.6%
2024 56.65 50th 105 52.4%
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Data source: test scores: Wyoming Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, August 24, 2012

Open Quote This school is ridiculous, not to mention the things we are teaching the students are below requirements. No wonder why half of Wyoming students have a hard time getting into college, let alone those that actually graduate. Set our standards higher Wyoming. Look at the national average. AND this school is ranked 32 OUT OF 39!! Do our parents not see this!!?? Close Quote



Enrollment information for West Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 311 311
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 351 351
1991 343 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1992 340 0 0 17 2 n/a n/a 0 359
1993 324 0 1 27 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1994 335 0 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1995 329 0 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1996 329 0 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1997 311 0 0 19 1 n/a n/a 0 331
1998 313 0 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 342
1999 315 0 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2000 315 0 0 28 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2001 264 0 0 29 1 n/a n/a 0 294
2002 208 1 0 20 4 n/a n/a 0 233
2003 208 1 0 20 4 n/a n/a 0 233
2004 192 1 0 24 1 n/a n/a 0 218
2005 188 2 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2006 180 1 2 16 1 n/a n/a 0 200
2007 210 3 3 15 1 n/a n/a 0 232
2008 219 1 0 14 2 n/a n/a 0 236
2009 202 0 1 14 2 n/a n/a 0 219
2010 178 1 1 29 0 0 0 0 209
2011 169 1 1 23 0 0 0 0 194
2012 176 1 0 24 0 0 0 0 201
2013 175 1 0 19 1 0 1 0 197
2014 168 2 0 23 1 0 0 0 194
2015 164 0 2 22 2 0 3 0 193
2016 192 1 3 33 0 0 3 0 232
2017 176 1 3 30 0 0 2 0 212
2018 160 1 4 27 1 0 4 0 197
2019 161 1 3 22 2 0 5 0 194
2020 163 1 4 25 1 0 4 0 198
2021 155 3 1 26 0 0 1 0 186
2022 164 0 1 20 0 0 1 0 186
2023 153 0 2 32 0 0 1 0 188
2024 154 0 2 30 0 0 2 0 188

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 311 n/a n/a n/a
1990 351 225.0 1.5 n/a
1991 358 24.0 14.9 18.2
1992 359 16.0 22.4 20.3
1993 352 20.6 17.1 24.4
1994 361 21.0 17.2 26
1995 354 23.5 15.1 25.7
1996 354 23.5 15.1 25.7
1997 331 21.5 15.4 23
1998 342 24.0 14.3 28.1
1999 343 24.0 14.3 36.2
2000 343 24.0 14.3 39.1
2001 294 23.5 12.5 87.1
2002 233 20.0 11.7 34.3
2003 233 20.0 11.7 34.3
2004 218 18.0 12.1 36.2
2005 208 19.0 10.9 33.2
2006 200 20.5 9.8 34
2007 232 20.5 11.3 35.3
2008 236 19.0 12.4 37.3
2009 219 20.7 10.6 32
2010 209 21.1 10.0 42.6
2011 194 n/a n/a 41.2
2012 201 19.8 10.1 45.8
2013 197 n/a n/a 43.1
2014 194 19.0 10.1 44.3
2015 193 18.0 10.7 45.1
2016 232 21.0 11.0 41.4
2017 212 19.5 10.8 41
2018 197 18.7 10.5 40.6
2019 194 18.1 10.6 39.2
2020 198 17.1 11.5 38.9
2021 186 15.0 12.3 34.9
2022 186 16.2 11.4 37.6
2023 188 14.3 13.0 37.2
2024 188 14.7 12.7 41.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 311 n/a n/a n/a
1990 351 225.0 1.5 n/a
1991 358 24.0 14.9 18.2
1992 359 16.0 22.4 20.3
1993 352 20.6 17.1 24.4
1994 361 21.0 17.2 26
1995 354 23.5 15.1 25.7
1996 354 23.5 15.1 25.7
1997 331 21.5 15.4 23
1998 342 24.0 14.3 28.1
1999 343 24.0 14.3 36.2
2000 343 24.0 14.3 39.1
2001 294 23.5 12.5 87.1
2002 233 20.0 11.7 34.3
2003 233 20.0 11.7 34.3
2004 218 18.0 12.1 36.2
2005 208 19.0 10.9 33.2
2006 200 20.5 9.8 34
2007 232 20.5 11.3 35.3
2008 236 19.0 12.4 37.3
2009 219 20.7 10.6 32
2010 209 21.1 10.0 42.6
2011 194 n/a n/a 41.2
2012 201 19.8 10.1 45.8
2013 197 n/a n/a 43.1
2014 194 19.0 10.1 44.3
2015 193 18.0 10.7 45.1
2016 232 21.0 11.0 41.4
2017 212 19.5 10.8 41
2018 197 18.7 10.5 40.6
2019 194 18.1 10.6 39.2
2020 198 17.1 11.5 38.9
2021 186 15.0 12.3 34.9
2022 186 16.2 11.4 37.6
2023 188 14.3 13.0 37.2
2024 188 14.7 12.7 41.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,901 (11.2%) $14,999 (88.8%) $16,900
2020 $1,220 (7.8%) $14,423 (92.2%) $15,642
2021 $3,325 (18.4%) $14,730 (81.6%) $18,055
2022 $3,000 (16.8%) $14,837 (83.2%) $17,837
2023 $3,583 (18.9%) $15,388 (81.1%) $18,972

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 49th of 153 Elementary schoolsRanks 86th of 146 Elementary schools
 26.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Elementary)65.761.5
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Platte County School District #1)66.262.7
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)54.848.3
 6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Elementary)56.769.2
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Platte County School District #1)54.169.5
 15.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)53.553.5
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Elementary)66.745.2
 21.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Platte County School District #1)65.744.1
 21.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)49.145.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Elementary)80.342.9
 37.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Platte County School District #1)77.140.6
 36.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)5351.1
 1.9%
4th Grade Science (West Elementary)74.245.2
 29%
   4th Grade Science (Platte County School District #1)73.947.1
 26.8%
   4th Grade Science (Wyoming)5250.2
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Elementary)3447.9
 13.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Platte County School District #1)40.649.3
 8.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)55.654.9
 0.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Elementary)50.936.1
 14.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Platte County School District #1)54.739.5
 15.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)55.453.7
 1.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students194188
 3.1%
African American10
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic2232
 45.5%
Pacific Islander00
White161153
 5%
Two or More Races51
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.2%37.2%
 1.9%

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Students who attend West Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wheatland Middle School
High : Wheatland High School

West Elementary ranks 64th of 147 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 188 students attended West Elementary.

Students at West Elementary are 82% White, 16% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.


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