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#69 of 301 schools in WY

Top 23% in state

Afton Elementary

Elementary School · Lincoln County School District #2 · Afton, WY

A Lincoln County School District #2 elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

333 East 1st Avenue, Afton, WY 83110

  • Math 77% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2022)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.64 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+22.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$16,530

Students at Afton Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.

Math Proficiency77%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
77%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

31.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Afton Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low228/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$83,442

Median home value

$348,000

Median rent

$631/mo

College educated

22.3%

Homeownership

72.5%

Poverty rate

6.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Lincoln County School District #2

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cokeville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8K–6Not available96Compare →
Thayne ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.0K–3Not available349Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lincoln County School District #2

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#2 of 9
District spending per student
$16,530NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Afton Elementary is listed in Lincoln County School District #2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Afton Elementary

Afton Elementary is a public elementary school in Afton, WY, part of Lincoln County School District #2, serving approximately 398 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #69 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Afton Elementary

What grades does Afton Elementary serve?

Afton Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Afton Elementary?

Afton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Afton Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Afton Elementary is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Afton Elementary rank in WY?

Afton Elementary ranks #69 of 301 schools in WY.

What is Afton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Afton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Afton Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Afton Elementary has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Afton Elementary a charter school?

No, Afton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Afton Elementary a Title I school?

No, Afton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Afton Elementary?

31.2% of students at Afton Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
398
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Lincoln County
Area population (ZIP 83110)
5,166
Area average commute
13.6 min
Area median age
35.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83110; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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