Needs Improvement
#260 of 301 schools in WY
Carpenter Elementary
Elementary School · Laramie County School District #2 · Carpenter, WY
A Laramie County School District #2 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box L, Carpenter, WY 82054
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carpenter Elementary score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
47.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Carpenter 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average320/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,861
Median home value
$555,000
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
91.7%
Poverty rate
33.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Laramie County School District #2
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–6 | Not available | 39 | Compare → |
| Burns ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | Not available | 260 | Compare → |
| Pine Bluffs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 170 | 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 #2
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,692NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carpenter Elementary is listed in Laramie County School District #2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carpenter Elementary
Carpenter Elementary is a public elementary school in Carpenter, WY, part of Laramie County School District #2, serving approximately 71 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #260 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carpenter Elementary
What grades does Carpenter Elementary serve?
Carpenter Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Carpenter Elementary?
Carpenter Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 71 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carpenter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carpenter Elementary is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carpenter Elementary rank in WY?
Carpenter Elementary ranks #260 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Carpenter Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Carpenter Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Carpenter Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carpenter Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Carpenter Elementary a charter school?
No, Carpenter Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carpenter Elementary a Title I school?
No, Carpenter Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carpenter Elementary?
47.9% of students at Carpenter 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 71
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Laramie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (307) 245-4180
- Area population (ZIP 82054)
- 871
- Area median age
- 29
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 82054; 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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