Laramie County School District #1
School District · Cheyenne, Wyoming
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
38
28 elem, 5 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
13,575
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
38
28 elem, 5 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
13,575
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Evaluating Laramie County School District #1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Laramie County School District #1 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Pioneer Park Elementary
Cheyenne · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Poder Academy
Cheyenne · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Prairie Wind Elementary
Cheyenne · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wyoming rank
#39 of 45
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Wyoming avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,376
$2,017 vs Wyoming median
District size
13,575 students
Much larger than Wyoming median
The short answer
Laramie County School District #1 ranks #39 of 45 Wyoming districts by overall school rating. Laramie County School District #1's schools with real test data average 4.9/10 across 35 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pioneer Park Elementary (8.7/10), Poder Academy (8.3/10), and Prairie Wind Elementary (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 34% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Laramie County School District #1 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Laramie County School District #1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (35 of 38). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pioneer Park Elementary | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Poder Academy | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Prairie Wind Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Mccormick Junior High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Meadowlark Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Gilchrist Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Poder Academy Secondary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Miller Elementary | 6.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Baggs Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Buffalo Ridge Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 38 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $18,376 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Laramie County School District #1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pioneer Park Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Laramie County School District #1 students show an average math proficiency of 51.5% and ELA proficiency of 56.7%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Laramie County School District #1 with test data.
Schools in Laramie County School District #1
38 schoolsElementary Schools28
Middle Schools5
District Details
- State
- Wyoming
- City
- Cheyenne
- Total Enrollment
- 13,575
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,052
- District spending per student
- $18,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Laramie County School District #1?
Laramie County School District #1's district-level spending was $18,376 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Pioneer Park Elementary is the highest-rated school in Laramie County School District #1 with a composite score of 8.7/10.
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 51.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.7%. 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 5.0/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.7%
How we rate schools
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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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