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#187 of 301 schools in WY
Baldwin Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Fremont County School District # 1 · Lander, WY
A Fremont County School District # 1 elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
350 Smith Street, Lander, WY 82520
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 66% proficient (2022)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Baldwin Creek Elementary score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 61% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Baldwin Creek 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,000
Median home value
$318,300
Median rent
$882/mo
College educated
35.4%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82520; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Fremont County School District # 1
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $20,393NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Baldwin Creek Elementary is listed in Fremont County School District # 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baldwin Creek Elementary
Baldwin Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Lander, WY, part of Fremont County School District # 1, serving approximately 197 students in grades 4th-5th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #187 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baldwin Creek Elementary
What grades does Baldwin Creek Elementary serve?
Baldwin Creek Elementary serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Baldwin Creek Elementary?
Baldwin Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 197 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Creek Elementary is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baldwin Creek Elementary rank in WY?
Baldwin Creek Elementary ranks #187 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Baldwin Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Baldwin Creek 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 Baldwin Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baldwin Creek Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Baldwin Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Baldwin Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Baldwin Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Baldwin Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baldwin Creek Elementary?
41.1% of students at Baldwin Creek 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 197
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Fremont County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.1%
- Phone
- (307) 332-6967
- Area population (ZIP 82520)
- 13,385
- Area average commute
- 14.7 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 82520; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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