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#150 of 301 schools in WY
Top 50% in state
Ralph Witters Elementary
Elementary School · Hot Springs County School District #1 · Thermopolis, WY
A Hot Springs County School District #1 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
415 Springview, Thermopolis, WY 82443
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ralph Witters Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
45.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ralph Witters 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated728/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thermopolis), 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
$67,869
Median home value
$217,500
Median rent
$972/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82443; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Hot Springs County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $22,533NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ralph Witters Elementary is listed in Hot Springs County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ralph Witters Elementary
Ralph Witters Elementary is a public elementary school in Thermopolis, WY, part of Hot Springs County School District #1, serving approximately 227 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #150 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ralph Witters Elementary
What grades does Ralph Witters Elementary serve?
Ralph Witters Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Ralph Witters Elementary?
Ralph Witters Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 227 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph Witters Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph Witters Elementary is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ralph Witters Elementary rank in WY?
Ralph Witters Elementary ranks #150 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Ralph Witters Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ralph Witters Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Ralph Witters Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ralph Witters Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Ralph Witters Elementary a charter school?
No, Ralph Witters Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ralph Witters Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ralph Witters Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ralph Witters Elementary?
45.4% of students at Ralph Witters 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 227
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Hot Springs County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (307) 864-6561
- Area population (ZIP 82443)
- 4,534
- Area average commute
- 13.9 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 82443; 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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