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#148 of 301 schools in WY
Top 49% in state
Cottonwood Elementary
Elementary School · Campbell County School District #1 · Wright, WY
A Campbell County School District #1 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
P.O. Box 330, Wright, WY 82732
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cottonwood Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 50% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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
42.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cottonwood 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average262/100K
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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
$92,083
Median home value
$226,300
Median rent
$1,037/mo
College educated
11%
Homeownership
85.5%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82732; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Campbell County School District #1
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Wind ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–6 | Not available | 385 | Compare → |
| Pronghorn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | Not available | 359 | Compare → |
| Rawhide ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | Not available | 111 | Compare → |
| Stocktrail ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–6 | Not available | 560 | 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.
Campbell County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #9 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
Cottonwood Elementary is listed in Campbell County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cottonwood Elementary
Cottonwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Wright, WY, part of Campbell County School District #1, serving approximately 212 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #148 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cottonwood Elementary
What grades does Cottonwood Elementary serve?
Cottonwood Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Cottonwood Elementary?
Cottonwood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood Elementary is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cottonwood Elementary rank in WY?
Cottonwood Elementary ranks #148 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Cottonwood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cottonwood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Cottonwood Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cottonwood Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Cottonwood Elementary a charter school?
No, Cottonwood Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cottonwood Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cottonwood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cottonwood Elementary?
42.5% of students at Cottonwood 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 212
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Campbell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (307) 464-0584
- Area population (ZIP 82732)
- 1,559
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 82732; 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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