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#192 of 301 schools in WY
Buffalo Ridge Elementary
Elementary School · Laramie County School District #1 · Cheyenne, WY
A Laramie County School District #1 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
5331 Pineridge Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82009
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Buffalo Ridge Elementary score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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
32.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Buffalo Ridge 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–4 | 0.5 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Baggs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Dildine ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–4 | 1.6 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Henderson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–6 | 1.7 mi | 270 | 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
- #11 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
Buffalo Ridge Elementary is listed in Laramie County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buffalo Ridge Elementary
Buffalo Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Cheyenne, WY, part of Laramie County School District #1, serving approximately 170 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #192 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buffalo Ridge Elementary
What grades does Buffalo Ridge Elementary serve?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Buffalo Ridge Elementary?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 170 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Ridge Elementary is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buffalo Ridge Elementary rank in WY?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary ranks #192 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Buffalo Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Buffalo Ridge Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buffalo Ridge Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Buffalo Ridge Elementary a charter school?
No, Buffalo Ridge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Buffalo Ridge Elementary a Title I school?
No, Buffalo Ridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buffalo Ridge Elementary?
32.9% of students at Buffalo Ridge 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 170
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Laramie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.5%
- Phone
- (307) 771-2595
- Area population (ZIP 82009)
- 35,355
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 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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