Excellent
#35 of 301 schools in WY
Top 11% in state
Moorcroft Elementary
Elementary School · Crook County School District #1 · Moorcroft, WY
A Crook County School District #1 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 40, Moorcroft, WY 82721
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Moorcroft Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Moorcroft 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,079/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Moorcroft), 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
$70,929
Median home value
$272,900
Median rent
$878/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82721; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Crook County School District #1
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hulett SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | Not available | 153 | Compare → |
| Sundance ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–6 | Not available | 261 | 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.
Crook County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $20,131NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Moorcroft Elementary is listed in Crook County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Moorcroft Elementary
Moorcroft Elementary is a public elementary school in Moorcroft, WY, part of Crook County School District #1, serving approximately 327 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #35 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Moorcroft Elementary
What grades does Moorcroft Elementary serve?
Moorcroft Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Moorcroft Elementary?
Moorcroft Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moorcroft Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Moorcroft 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 Moorcroft Elementary rank in WY?
Moorcroft Elementary ranks #35 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Moorcroft Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Moorcroft Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Moorcroft Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Moorcroft Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Moorcroft Elementary a charter school?
No, Moorcroft Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Moorcroft Elementary a Title I school?
No, Moorcroft Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Moorcroft Elementary?
55.0% of students at Moorcroft 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
- 327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Crook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (307) 756-3781
- Area population (ZIP 82721)
- 2,963
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 82721; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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