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#212 of 301 schools in WY
Farson-eden Elementary
Elementary School · Sweetwater County School District #1 · Farson, WY
A Sweetwater County School District #1 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 400, Farson, WY 82932
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Farson-eden Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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
34%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Farson-eden 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low239/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,207
Median home value
$157,800
Median rent
$1,162/mo
College educated
12.3%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82932; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Sweetwater County School District #1
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–3 | Not available | 180 | Compare → |
| Northpark ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–3 | Not available | 164 | Compare → |
| Sage ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–3 | Not available | 363 | Compare → |
| Stagecoach ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–3 | Not available | 395 | 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.
Sweetwater County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #9 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
Farson-eden Elementary is listed in Sweetwater County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Farson-eden Elementary
Farson-eden Elementary is a public elementary school in Farson, WY, part of Sweetwater County School District #1, serving approximately 47 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #212 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Farson-eden Elementary
What grades does Farson-eden Elementary serve?
Farson-eden Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Farson-eden Elementary?
Farson-eden Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farson-eden Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Farson-eden Elementary is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Farson-eden Elementary rank in WY?
Farson-eden Elementary ranks #212 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Farson-eden Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Farson-eden Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Farson-eden Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Farson-eden Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Farson-eden Elementary a charter school?
No, Farson-eden Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Farson-eden Elementary a Title I school?
No, Farson-eden Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Farson-eden Elementary?
34.0% of students at Farson-eden 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sweetwater County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (307) 273-9301
- Area population (ZIP 82932)
- 911
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 82932; 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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