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#229 of 301 schools in WY

Anderson Elementary

Elementary School · Laramie County School District #1 · Cheyenne, WY

A Laramie County School District #1 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.

2204 Plain View Road, Cheyenne, WY 82009

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.88 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$18,376
Chronic Absenteeism25.9%

Students at Anderson Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 57% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
83%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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

15.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Anderson 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,322/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cheyenne), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$102,727

Median home value

$415,000

Median rent

$1,106/mo

College educated

41.3%

Homeownership

83.2%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82009; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Buffalo Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.7K–40.5 mi170Compare →
Hobbs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.9K–61.4 mi308Compare →
Arp ElementaryEnrollment path unverified2.0PK–61.7 mi311Compare →
Henderson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified2.9K–61.9 mi270Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Laramie County School District #1

Schools in district
38
Rank in district
#18 of 36
District spending per student
$18,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Anderson Elementary is listed in Laramie County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Anderson Elementary

Anderson Elementary is a public elementary school in Cheyenne, WY, part of Laramie County School District #1, serving approximately 316 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #229 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Anderson Elementary

What grades does Anderson Elementary serve?

Anderson Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Anderson Elementary?

Anderson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elementary is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Anderson Elementary rank in WY?

Anderson Elementary ranks #229 of 301 schools in WY.

What is Anderson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Anderson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Anderson Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Anderson Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Anderson Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Anderson Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

15.5% of students at Anderson 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 – 4th
Enrollment
316
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Laramie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.9%
Area population (ZIP 82009)
35,355
Area average commute
18.7 min
Area median age
45.5
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 82009; 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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