Serving 69 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Carpenter Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carpenter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Carpenter Elementary School's student population of 69 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
69 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carpenter Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carpenter Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#207 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Hispanic
17%
16%
Black
2%
1%
White
78%
75%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.5%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carpenter Elementary School's ranking?
Carpenter Elementary School is ranked #207 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Carpenter Elementary School?
69 students attend Carpenter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Carpenter Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carpenter Elementary School?
Carpenter Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Carpenter Elementary School offer ?
Carpenter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carpenter Elementary School part of?
Carpenter Elementary School is part of Laramie County School District #2.
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