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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
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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About Desert Elementary
Desert Elementary is a public elementary school in Wamsutter, WY, part of Sweetwater County School District #1. Desert Elementary serves approximately 21 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Desert Elementary show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022). Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 21 students, Desert Elementary is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7:1 students to teachers, Desert Elementary sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Desert Elementary sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
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
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores WY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 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
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
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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 loaded state assessment records, Desert Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
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
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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
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.4%
- Phone
- (307) 324-7811
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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