Excellent
#14 of 301 schools in WY
Top 4% in state
Alta Elementary
Elementary School · Teton County School District #1 · Alta, WY
A Teton County School District #1 elementary school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Route 1 Box 3480, Alta, WY 83414
- Math 90% proficient (2022)
- Reading 90% proficient (2022)
- 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alta Elementary score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 16 points since 2019, reaching 90% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Alta 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low111/100K
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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
$166,310
Median home value
$1,040,400
College educated
56%
Homeownership
90.6%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83414; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driggs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–3 | 3.2 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Rendezvous Upper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 4–5 | 3.9 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Colter ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–5 | Not available | 289 | Compare → |
| Jackson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | Not available | 303 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Teton County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $24,386NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alta Elementary is listed in Teton County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alta Elementary
Alta Elementary is a public elementary school in Alta, WY, part of Teton County School District #1, serving approximately 38 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alta Elementary
What grades does Alta Elementary serve?
Alta Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Alta Elementary?
Alta Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Elementary is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alta Elementary rank in WY?
Alta Elementary ranks #14 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Alta Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Alta Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Alta Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alta Elementary has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Alta Elementary a charter school?
No, Alta Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alta Elementary a Title I school?
No, Alta Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alta Elementary?
7.9% of students at Alta 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 38
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Teton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (307) 353-2472
- Area population (ZIP 83414)
- 693
- Area median age
- 48
Official sources & links
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 83414; 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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