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#244 of 301 schools in WY

Conestoga Elementary

Elementary School · Campbell County School District #1 · Gillette, WY

A Campbell County School District #1 elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 3033, Gillette, WY 82717

  • Math 41% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 48% proficient (2022)
  • 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.43 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
District spending per student$17,610
Chronic Absenteeism22.4%

Students at Conestoga Elementary score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.

Math Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency48%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
84%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
58%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

30.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Conestoga 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,728/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gillette), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Buffalo Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.8K–63.5 mi406Compare →
Heritage Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–124.0 mi45Compare →
Hillcrest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.4K–64.1 mi372Compare →
John Paul II Catholic School at St Matthew'sPrivate · tuition4.2privatePK–64.3 mi104Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Campbell County School District #1

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#18 of 21
District spending per student
$17,610NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Conestoga Elementary is listed in Campbell County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Conestoga Elementary

Conestoga Elementary is a public elementary school in Gillette, WY, part of Campbell County School District #1, serving approximately 379 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #244 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Conestoga Elementary

What grades does Conestoga Elementary serve?

Conestoga Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Conestoga Elementary?

Conestoga Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Conestoga Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Conestoga Elementary is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Conestoga Elementary rank in WY?

Conestoga Elementary ranks #244 of 301 schools in WY.

What is Conestoga Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Conestoga Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Conestoga Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Conestoga Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Conestoga Elementary a charter school?

No, Conestoga Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Conestoga Elementary a Title I school?

No, Conestoga Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Conestoga Elementary?

30.3% of students at Conestoga 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
379
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Campbell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.4%
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.
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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