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#79 of 301 schools in WY

Top 26% in state

Rawlins Elementary

Elementary School · Carbon County School District #1 · Rawlins, WY

A Carbon County School District #1 elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

615 Rodeo, Rawlins, WY 82301

  • Math 45% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 38% proficient (2022)
  • 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.99 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2022
TrendStable
Academics4.6Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
District spending per student$21,251

Students at Rawlins Elementary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 22 points across the 12-year record (2011–2022) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 12 years
2011
Math
69%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
28%
ELA
39%
2014
Math
30%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Rawlins 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$68,925

Median home value

$208,000

Median rent

$833/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

73.5%

Poverty rate

12.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Little Snake River Valley SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6K–120.2 mi189Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Carbon County School District #1

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$21,251NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rawlins Elementary is listed in Carbon County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rawlins Elementary

Rawlins Elementary is a public elementary school in Rawlins, WY, part of Carbon County School District #1, serving approximately 639 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #79 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rawlins Elementary

What grades does Rawlins Elementary serve?

Rawlins Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Rawlins Elementary?

Rawlins Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 639 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rawlins Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Rawlins Elementary is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rawlins Elementary rank in WY?

Rawlins Elementary ranks #79 of 301 schools in WY.

What is Rawlins Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Rawlins Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Rawlins Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rawlins Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Is Rawlins Elementary a charter school?

No, Rawlins Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rawlins Elementary a Title I school?

No, Rawlins Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rawlins Elementary?

43.2% of students at Rawlins 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 – 5th
Enrollment
639
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
56
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Carbon County
Area population (ZIP 82301)
8,267
Area median age
38.5
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 82301; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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