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#228 of 301 schools in WY

Hobbs Elementary

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

A Laramie County School District #1 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5710 Syracuse Road, Cheyenne, WY 82009

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.68 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$18,376
Chronic Absenteeism20.1%

Students at Hobbs Elementary score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
83%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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

13.6%

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 Hobbs 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • 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

$102,727

Median home value

$415,000

Median rent

$1,106/mo

College educated

41.3%

Homeownership

83.2%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82009; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Montessori School of CheyennePrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.5 mi20Compare →
Davis ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.6K–60.8 mi323Compare →
Anderson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–41.4 mi316Compare →
Jessup ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.3K–61.4 mi211Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Laramie County School District #1

Schools in district
38
Rank in district
#17 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

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

About Hobbs Elementary

Hobbs Elementary is a public elementary school in Cheyenne, WY, part of Laramie County School District #1, serving approximately 308 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #228 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hobbs Elementary

What grades does Hobbs Elementary serve?

Hobbs Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Hobbs Elementary?

Hobbs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hobbs Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Hobbs Elementary is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hobbs Elementary rank in WY?

Hobbs Elementary ranks #228 of 301 schools in WY.

What is Hobbs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Hobbs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Hobbs Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hobbs Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Hobbs Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Hobbs Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

13.6% of students at Hobbs 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 – 6th
Enrollment
308
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Laramie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.1%
Area population (ZIP 82009)
35,355
Area average commute
18.7 min
Area median age
45.5
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 82009; 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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