Needs Improvement
#272 of 301 schools in WY
Rocky Mountain Elementary
Elementary School · Big Horn County School District #1 · Cowley, WY
A Big Horn County School District #1 elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 38, Cowley, WY 82420
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rocky Mountain Elementary score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (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
41.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rocky Mountain 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,864
Median home value
$229,400
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 4.8 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Burlington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 120 | 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.
Big Horn County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $19,661NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rocky Mountain Elementary is listed in Big Horn County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rocky Mountain Elementary
Rocky Mountain Elementary is a public elementary school in Cowley, WY, part of Big Horn County School District #1, serving approximately 350 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #272 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rocky Mountain Elementary
What grades does Rocky Mountain Elementary serve?
Rocky Mountain Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Elementary?
Rocky Mountain Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rocky Mountain Elementary rank in WY?
Rocky Mountain Elementary ranks #272 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Rocky Mountain Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rocky Mountain Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Rocky Mountain Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rocky Mountain Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Rocky Mountain Elementary a charter school?
No, Rocky Mountain Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rocky Mountain Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rocky Mountain Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rocky Mountain Elementary?
41.1% of students at Rocky Mountain 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
- 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Big Horn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (307) 548-2211
- Area population (ZIP 82420)
- 938
- Area median age
- 31.7
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 82420; 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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