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Lance Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Niobrara County School District #1 · Lance Creek, WY
A Niobrara County School District #1 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
P.O. Box 334, Lance Creek, WY 82222
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2010, to 70% in 2012, across a 3-year record (2010–2012).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2010-2012) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2010-2012)
Based on 6 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Lance Creek 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,833
Median home value
$230,900
College educated
7.3%
Homeownership
89.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82222; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Niobrara County School District #1
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lusk ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 299 | 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.
Niobrara County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 4
- District spending per student
- $18,665NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lance Creek Elementary is listed in Niobrara County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lance Creek Elementary
Lance Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Lance Creek, WY, part of Niobrara County School District #1, serving approximately 7 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2012) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2012).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lance Creek Elementary
What grades does Lance Creek Elementary serve?
Lance Creek Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Lance Creek Elementary?
Lance Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 7 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lance Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lance Creek Elementary is 3.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Lance Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lance Creek Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2012) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2012).
Is Lance Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Lance Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lance Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lance Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 7
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Niobrara County
- Phone
- (307) 334-3403
- Area population (ZIP 82222)
- 146
- Area median age
- 38.5
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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.
- 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 82222; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2012; directory SY 2023–24
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