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5.9 avg / 10

Laramie County School District #1

School District · Cheyenne, Wyoming

Students: 13,575
Teachers (FTE): 1,052
Estimated Scores: 3%

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

38

28 elem, 5 mid, 5 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,376

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.9:1

How this district compares

Wyoming rank

#35 of 45

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.4

below Wyoming avg

Per-pupil spending

$18,376

$2,017 vs Wyoming median

District size

13,575 students

Much larger than Wyoming median

About Laramie County School District #1

Laramie County School District #1 is a Cheyenne, Wyoming school district serving 38 schools. The district educates 13,575 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. The district invests $18,376 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.9/10, Laramie County School District #1 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Poder Academy, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.

In standardized testing, Laramie County School District #1 students show an average math proficiency of 42.8% and ELA proficiency of 49.8%.

The district includes 28 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 5 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 42.8%
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ELA Proficiency 49.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Laramie County School District #1 with test data.

District Details

State
Wyoming
City
Cheyenne
Total Enrollment
13,575
Teachers (FTE)
1,052
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Laramie County School District #1 has 38 schools in total — 28 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

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

The average composite rating for Laramie County School District #1 is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

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

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

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

The average student-teacher ratio in Laramie County School District #1 is 12.9:1.

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

Poder Academy is the highest-rated school in Laramie County School District #1 with a composite score of 8.0/10.

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

Across schools in Laramie County School District #1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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

Laramie County School District #1 has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 38 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
5.9/10
Math Proficiency
42.8%
ELA Proficiency
49.8%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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

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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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