Excellent
#8 of 301 schools in WY
Top 2% in state
Sagebrush Elementary
Elementary School · Sheridan County School District #2 · Sheridan, WY
A Sheridan County School District #2 elementary school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1685 Hillpond Drive, Sheridan, WY 82801
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sagebrush Elementary score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 80% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (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
50.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sagebrush 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,146/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sheridan), 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
$70,315
Median home value
$339,500
Median rent
$942/mo
College educated
33.5%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther Grammar SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Highland Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| Holy Name Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.3private | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Meadowlark ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 321 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sheridan County School District #2
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,381NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sagebrush Elementary is listed in Sheridan County School District #2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sagebrush Elementary
Sagebrush Elementary is a public elementary school in Sheridan, WY, part of Sheridan County School District #2, serving approximately 322 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #8 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sagebrush Elementary
What grades does Sagebrush Elementary serve?
Sagebrush Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sagebrush Elementary?
Sagebrush Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sagebrush Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sagebrush Elementary is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sagebrush Elementary rank in WY?
Sagebrush Elementary ranks #8 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Sagebrush Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sagebrush Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Sagebrush Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sagebrush Elementary has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Sagebrush Elementary a charter school?
No, Sagebrush Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sagebrush Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sagebrush Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sagebrush Elementary?
50.6% of students at Sagebrush 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Sheridan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (307) 672-9059
- Area population (ZIP 82801)
- 25,727
- Area average commute
- 14.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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.
- 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 82801; 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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