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#199 of 301 schools in WY
Davis Elementary
Elementary School · Laramie County School District #1 · Cheyenne, WY
A Laramie County School District #1 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
6309 Yellowstone Road, Cheyenne, WY 82009
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Davis Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 58% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
20.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Davis 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,322/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cheyenne), 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
$102,727
Median home value
$415,000
Median rent
$1,106/mo
College educated
41.3%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82009; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori School of CheyennePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Jessup ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| Hobbs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Gilchrist ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–6 | Not available | 122 | 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.
Laramie County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #12 of 36
- District spending per student
- $18,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Davis Elementary is listed in Laramie County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Davis Elementary
Davis Elementary is a public elementary school in Cheyenne, WY, part of Laramie County School District #1, serving approximately 323 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #199 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Davis Elementary
What grades does Davis Elementary serve?
Davis Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Davis Elementary?
Davis Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Davis Elementary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Davis Elementary rank in WY?
Davis Elementary ranks #199 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Davis Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Davis Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Davis Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Davis Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Davis Elementary a charter school?
No, Davis Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Davis Elementary a Title I school?
No, Davis Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Davis Elementary?
20.7% of students at Davis 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
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Laramie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (307) 771-2600
- Area population (ZIP 82009)
- 35,355
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 82009; 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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