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#271 of 301 schools in WY

Goins Elementary

Elementary School · Laramie County School District #1 · Cheyenne, WY

A Laramie County School District #1 elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

224 Dey Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82007

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.21 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$18,376
Chronic Absenteeism42.4%

Students at Goins Elementary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
36%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

48.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Goins 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 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,322/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cheyenne), 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

$55,461

Median home value

$218,400

Median rent

$1,120/mo

College educated

16.3%

Homeownership

62.9%

Poverty rate

17.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cole ElementaryEnrollment path unverified2.9PK–60.7 mi163Compare →
Rossman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.1PK–61.0 mi309Compare →
Hebard ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–61.4 mi126Compare →
St Mary S SchoolPrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–61.5 mi99Compare →

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.

Laramie County School District #1

Schools in district
38
Rank in district
#28 of 36
District spending per student
$18,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Goins Elementary is listed in Laramie County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Goins Elementary

Goins Elementary is a public elementary school in Cheyenne, WY, part of Laramie County School District #1, serving approximately 311 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #271 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Goins Elementary

What grades does Goins Elementary serve?

Goins Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Goins Elementary?

Goins Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Goins Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Goins Elementary is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Goins Elementary rank in WY?

Goins Elementary ranks #271 of 301 schools in WY.

What is Goins Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Goins Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Goins Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Goins Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Goins Elementary a charter school?

No, Goins Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Goins Elementary a Title I school?

No, Goins Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Goins Elementary?

48.2% of students at Goins 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
311
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Laramie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.4%
Area population (ZIP 82007)
21,800
Area average commute
18.7 min
Area median age
33.2
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 82007; 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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