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#174 of 301 schools in WY
Indian Paintbrush Elementary
Elementary School · Albany County School District #1 · Laramie, WY
An Albany County School District #1 elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1653 North 28th Street, Laramie, WY 82072
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Indian Paintbrush Elementary score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 67% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (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
28.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Indian Paintbrush 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 71Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,302/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Laramie), 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
$52,717
Median home value
$313,300
Median rent
$901/mo
College educated
57.9%
Homeownership
45%
Poverty rate
22.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82072; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slade ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| Uw Laboratory SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| Snowy Range AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | K–8 | 1.5 mi | 256 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Albany County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #10 of 13
- District spending per student
- $18,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Indian Paintbrush Elementary is listed in Albany County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Indian Paintbrush Elementary
Indian Paintbrush Elementary is a public elementary school in Laramie, WY, part of Albany County School District #1, serving approximately 227 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #174 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Indian Paintbrush Elementary
What grades does Indian Paintbrush Elementary serve?
Indian Paintbrush Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Indian Paintbrush Elementary?
Indian Paintbrush Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 227 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Paintbrush Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Paintbrush Elementary is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Indian Paintbrush Elementary rank in WY?
Indian Paintbrush Elementary ranks #174 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Indian Paintbrush Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Indian Paintbrush Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Indian Paintbrush Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Paintbrush Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Indian Paintbrush Elementary a charter school?
No, Indian Paintbrush Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Indian Paintbrush Elementary a Title I school?
No, Indian Paintbrush Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indian Paintbrush Elementary?
28.2% of students at Indian Paintbrush 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
- 227
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Albany County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (307) 721-4490
- Area population (ZIP 82072)
- 16,438
- Area median age
- 26.8
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 82072; 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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