Needs Improvement
#259 of 301 schools in WY
Deming Elementary
Elementary School · Laramie County School District #1 · Cheyenne, WY
A Laramie County School District #1 elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
715 West 5th Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deming Elementary score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
11.1%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Deming 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
$74,149
Median home value
$291,400
Median rent
$1,044/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82001; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| St Mary S SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 99 | Compare → |
| Poder AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 77 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Laramie County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #25 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
Deming Elementary is listed in Laramie County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deming Elementary
Deming Elementary is a public elementary school in Cheyenne, WY, part of Laramie County School District #1, serving approximately 99 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #259 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deming Elementary
What grades does Deming Elementary serve?
Deming Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Deming Elementary?
Deming Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deming Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Deming Elementary is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deming Elementary rank in WY?
Deming Elementary ranks #259 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Deming Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Deming Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Deming Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deming Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Deming Elementary a charter school?
No, Deming Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deming Elementary a Title I school?
No, Deming Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deming Elementary?
11.1% of students at Deming 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 99
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Laramie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (307) 771-2400
- Area population (ZIP 82001)
- 37,955
- Area average commute
- 15.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 82001; 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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