Colter Elementary

Colter Elementary serves 289 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Jackson, Wyoming. It operates as a regular public school with a student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1, meaning most classes stay small and teachers work closely with each individual student. Academically, Colter stands apart from nearly every school in the state.

It ranks #1 among all eight public schools in Jackson and sits at #5 out of 159 elementary schools across Wyoming — placing it in a category very few schools reach. It outperforms 98% of Wyoming public schools overall and holds the #6 spot out of 301 statewide, earning a composite score of 9.4 out of 10 with an Exceptional rating. Academic performance scores a 9.7, and growth — how much students advance year over year — scores a 9.3, signaling that strong outcomes aren't limited to students who arrive already ahead.

For parents comparing elementary options in the Jackson area, the data makes a clear case. Colter delivers both high achievement and consistent student growth, backed by small class sizes that support hands-on instruction. Few public elementary schools in Wyoming match this combination of top-tier academics and measurable progress across all learners.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1, Colter Elementary offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.