Excellent
#4 of 301 schools in WY
Top 1% in state
Colter Elementary
Elementary School · Teton County School District #1 · Jackson, WY
A Teton County School District #1 elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 568, Jackson, WY 83001
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Colter Elementary score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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
17.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Colter 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated793/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jackson), 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
$114,402
Median home value
$1,369,000
Median rent
$1,986/mo
College educated
60.1%
Homeownership
60.1%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Hole Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Jackson Hole Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Mountain Academy of Teton Science SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 9.0private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Jackson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 303 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Teton County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $24,386NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Colter Elementary is listed in Teton County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Colter Elementary
Colter Elementary is a public elementary school in Jackson, WY, part of Teton County School District #1, serving approximately 289 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Colter Elementary
What grades does Colter Elementary serve?
Colter Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Colter Elementary?
Colter Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colter Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Colter Elementary is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Colter Elementary rank in WY?
Colter Elementary ranks #4 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Colter Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Colter Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Colter Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Colter Elementary has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Colter Elementary a charter school?
No, Colter Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Colter Elementary a Title I school?
No, Colter Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Colter Elementary?
17.3% of students at Colter 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 289
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Teton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.0%
- Phone
- (307) 733-9651
- Area population (ZIP 83001)
- 17,458
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 83001; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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