Very Good
#73 of 301 schools in WY
Top 24% in state
La Barge Elementary
Elementary School · Sublette County School District #9 · Big Piney, WY
A Sublette County School District #9 elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 769, Big Piney, WY 83113
- Math 70% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at La Barge Elementary score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 60% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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
51.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where La Barge 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low228/100K
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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
$76,146
Median home value
$248,700
Median rent
$747/mo
College educated
15.6%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83113; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Sublette County School District #9
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Piney ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | Not available | 145 | 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.
Sublette County School District #9
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $23,692NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Barge Elementary is listed in Sublette County School District #9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Barge Elementary
La Barge Elementary is a public elementary school in Big Piney, WY, part of Sublette County School District #9, serving approximately 45 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #73 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Barge Elementary
What grades does La Barge Elementary serve?
La Barge Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend La Barge Elementary?
La Barge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 45 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Barge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Barge Elementary is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Barge Elementary rank in WY?
La Barge Elementary ranks #73 of 301 schools in WY.
What is La Barge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
La Barge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 La Barge Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Barge Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is La Barge Elementary a charter school?
No, La Barge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Barge Elementary a Title I school?
No, La Barge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Barge Elementary?
51.1% of students at La Barge 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
- 45
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (307) 386-2227
- Area population (ZIP 83113)
- 2,693
- Area median age
- 45.3
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 83113; 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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