Very Good
#105 of 301 schools in WY
Top 35% in state
Douglas Upper Elementary School
Elementary School · Converse County School District #1 · Douglas, WY
A Converse County School District #1 elementary school serving grades 4th – 5th.
615 Hamilton Street, Douglas, WY 82633
- Math 56% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Douglas Upper Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 53% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (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
35.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Douglas Upper Elementary School 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated973/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Douglas), 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
$81,467
Median home value
$274,200
Median rent
$874/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82633; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | Not available | 5 | Compare → |
| Moss Agate ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | Not available | 9 | Compare → |
| Shawnee ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | Not available | 11 | 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.
Converse County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $21,731NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Douglas Upper Elementary School is listed in Converse County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Douglas Upper Elementary School
Douglas Upper Elementary School is a public elementary school in Douglas, WY, part of Converse County School District #1, serving approximately 270 students in grades 4th-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #105 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Douglas Upper Elementary School
What grades does Douglas Upper Elementary School serve?
Douglas Upper Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Douglas Upper Elementary School?
Douglas Upper Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Upper Elementary School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Douglas Upper Elementary School rank in WY?
Douglas Upper Elementary School ranks #105 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Douglas Upper Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Douglas Upper Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Douglas Upper Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglas Upper Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Douglas Upper Elementary School a charter school?
No, Douglas Upper Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Douglas Upper Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Douglas Upper Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Douglas Upper Elementary School?
35.6% of students at Douglas Upper Elementary School 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 270
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Converse County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (307) 358-0025
- Area population (ZIP 82633)
- 9,511
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 82633; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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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