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6.6 avg / 10

Albany County School District #1

School District · Laramie, Wyoming

Students: 3,857
Teachers (FTE): 325

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

17

12 elem, 2 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,376

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.9:1

How this district compares

Wyoming rank

#21 of 45

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Wyoming avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,376

$2,017 vs Wyoming median

District size

3,857 students

Much larger than Wyoming median

About Albany County School District #1

Albany County School District #1 is a Laramie, Wyoming school district serving 17 schools. The district educates 3,857 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. The district invests $18,376 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Albany County School District #1 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Indian Paintbrush Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.

In standardized testing, Albany County School District #1 students show an average math proficiency of 48.5% and ELA proficiency of 55.6%.

The district includes 12 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Albany County School District #1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 48.5%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 55.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Albany County School District #1 with test data.

District Details

State
Wyoming
City
Laramie
Total Enrollment
3,857
Teachers (FTE)
325
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Albany County School District #1?

Albany County School District #1 has 17 schools in total — 12 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Albany County School District #1?

The average composite rating for Albany County School District #1 is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Albany County School District #1?

Albany County School District #1 spends $18,376 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Albany County School District #1?

The average student-teacher ratio in Albany County School District #1 is 11.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Albany County School District #1?

Indian Paintbrush Elementary is the highest-rated school in Albany County School District #1 with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What are the test scores in Albany County School District #1?

Across schools in Albany County School District #1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Albany County School District #1 compare to other districts in Wyoming?

Albany County School District #1 has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 17 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Wyoming by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
48.5%
ELA Proficiency
55.6%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Other School Districts in WY

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wyoming Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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