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Desert Elementary
Elementary School · Sweetwater County School District #1
P.O. Box 10, Wamsutter, WY 82336
Enrollment
21
Student-Teacher
7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
21
Student-Teacher
7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Updated
2022-23
Updated 2022-23
About Desert Elementary
Desert Elementary is a public elementary school in Wamsutter, WY, part of the Sweetwater County School District #1. The school serves approximately 21 students in grades Kindergarten – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Students demonstrate 57% proficiency in math and 33% in reading/language arts.
Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $67,813, where 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a remote rural setting.
What Parents Should Know
With an enrollment of 21 students, Desert Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.
With a student-teacher ratio of 7:1, Desert Elementary offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
Located in a rural area, Desert Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 21 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Address
- P.O. Box 10, Wamsutter, WY 82336
- Website
- des.sweetwater1.org
- Phone
- (307) 324-7811
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
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Test Scores WY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 6 test records from WY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: N/A.
Funding & Resources
Performance Trends
Math proficiency has declined from 69.5% (2019) to 25% (2022). Reading/ELA proficiency has declined from 49.5% (2019) to 25% (2022).
Location
P.O. Box 10, Wamsutter, WY 82336
Nearby Schools
1 within 0.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Middle School Wamsutter | 0.0 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 82336 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$67,813
Population
206
College Educated
0%
Homeownership
45.2%
Poverty Rate
20.9%
Median Age
56.3
Community Profile
The community surrounding Desert Elementary has a median household income of $67,813. It is a community where 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The area has a poverty rate of 20.9%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Desert Elementary
What grades does Desert Elementary serve?
Desert Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Desert Elementary?
Desert Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 21 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert Elementary is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Desert Elementary?
Based on the most recent state assessment data, Desert Elementary has 56.5% math proficiency and 33.2% reading/ELA proficiency.
Is Desert Elementary a charter school?
No, Desert Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert Elementary a Title I school?
No, Desert Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Desert Elementary?
52.4% of students at Desert 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.
Neighborhood Context
- County Safety
- Low (239/100K)
FBI UCR 2024. County-level only. Data >1 year old.
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 21
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 52.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sweetwater County
- Phone
- (307) 324-7811
- Data Year
- 2023–2024
Resources & Links
District
Sweetwater County School District #1- District Enrollment
- 4,842
- Schools in District
- 15
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,924
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