Needs Improvement
#280 of 301 schools in WY
Ft. Washakie Elementary
Elementary School · Fremont County School District #21 · Ft. Washakie, WY
A Fremont County School District #21 elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
90 Ethete Road, Ft. Washakie, WY 82514
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ft. Washakie Elementary score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (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
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ft. Washakie 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$31,797
Median home value
$94,500
Median rent
$575/mo
College educated
10.9%
Homeownership
61.8%
Poverty rate
33.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82514; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Indian ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 241 | 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.
Fremont County School District #21
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $48,705NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ft. Washakie Elementary is listed in Fremont County School District #21; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ft. Washakie Elementary
Ft. Washakie Elementary is a public elementary school in Ft. Washakie, WY, part of Fremont County School District #21, serving approximately 260 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #280 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ft. Washakie Elementary
What grades does Ft. Washakie Elementary serve?
Ft. Washakie Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Ft. Washakie Elementary?
Ft. Washakie Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ft. Washakie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ft. Washakie Elementary is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ft. Washakie Elementary rank in WY?
Ft. Washakie Elementary ranks #280 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Ft. Washakie Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ft. Washakie Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Ft. Washakie Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ft. Washakie Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Ft. Washakie Elementary a charter school?
No, Ft. Washakie Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ft. Washakie Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ft. Washakie Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ft. Washakie Elementary?
91.2% of students at Ft. Washakie 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Fremont County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.3%
- Phone
- (307) 332-2380
- Area population (ZIP 82514)
- 1,294
- Area median age
- 32.4
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 82514; 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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