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#186 of 301 schools in WY
Baggs Elementary
Elementary School · Laramie County School District #1 · Cheyenne, WY
A Laramie County School District #1 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
3705 Cheyenne Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Baggs Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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
38%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Baggs 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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
$74,149
Median home value
$291,400
Median rent
$1,044/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82001; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Henderson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Sunrise ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Dildine ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–4 | 1.1 mi | 300 | 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.
Laramie County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #10 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
Baggs Elementary is listed in Laramie County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baggs Elementary
Baggs Elementary is a public elementary school in Cheyenne, WY, part of Laramie County School District #1, serving approximately 324 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #186 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baggs Elementary
What grades does Baggs Elementary serve?
Baggs Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Baggs Elementary?
Baggs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baggs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Baggs Elementary is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baggs Elementary rank in WY?
Baggs Elementary ranks #186 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Baggs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Baggs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Baggs Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baggs Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Baggs Elementary a charter school?
No, Baggs Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Baggs Elementary a Title I school?
No, Baggs Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baggs Elementary?
38.0% of students at Baggs 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 324
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Laramie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (307) 771-2385
- Area population (ZIP 82001)
- 37,955
- Area average commute
- 15.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 82001; 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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