Below Average
#250 of 301 schools in WY
Desert View Elementary
Elementary School · Sweetwater County School District #1 · Rock Springs, WY
A Sweetwater County School District #1 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 1089, Rock Springs, WY 82902
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Desert View Elementary score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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
66.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Desert View 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,405/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rock Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northpark ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–3 | 2.1 mi | 164 | Compare → |
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| Stagecoach ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–3 | 2.2 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Sage ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–3 | 2.7 mi | 363 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sweetwater County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #10 of 13
- District spending per student
- $17,924NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Desert View Elementary is listed in Sweetwater County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Desert View Elementary
Desert View Elementary is a public elementary school in Rock Springs, WY, part of Sweetwater County School District #1, serving approximately 180 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #250 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Desert View Elementary
What grades does Desert View Elementary serve?
Desert View Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Desert View Elementary?
Desert View Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Desert View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Desert View Elementary is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Desert View Elementary rank in WY?
Desert View Elementary ranks #250 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Desert View Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Desert View Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Desert View Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Desert View Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Desert View Elementary a charter school?
No, Desert View Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Desert View Elementary a Title I school?
No, Desert View Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Desert View Elementary?
66.1% of students at Desert View 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 180
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Sweetwater County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.6%
- Phone
- (307) 352-3200
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.
- 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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