Excellent
#5 of 301 schools in WY
Top 1% in state
Canyon Elementary School
Elementary School · Lincoln County School District #1 · Diamondville, WY
A Lincoln County School District #1 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 335, Diamondville, WY 83116
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Canyon Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
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→ SteadyProficiency has held near 70% across the 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Canyon Elementary School 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low191/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Diamondville), 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
$64,559
Median home value
$101,000
Median rent
$643/mo
College educated
5.8%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lincoln County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,333NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Canyon Elementary School is listed in Lincoln County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Canyon Elementary School
Canyon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Diamondville, WY, part of Lincoln County School District #1, serving approximately 326 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Canyon Elementary School
What grades does Canyon Elementary School serve?
Canyon Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Canyon Elementary School?
Canyon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Canyon Elementary School rank in WY?
Canyon Elementary School ranks #5 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Canyon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Canyon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Canyon Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Canyon Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Canyon Elementary School a charter school?
No, Canyon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Canyon Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Canyon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 326
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Phone
- (307) 877-2286
- Area population (ZIP 83116)
- 603
- Area median age
- 51.9
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 83116; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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