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Slack Elementary
Elementary School · Sheridan County School District #1 · Ranchester, WY
A Sheridan County School District #1 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
P.O. Box 849, Ranchester, WY 82839
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Slack 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low92/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,138
Median home value
$374,200
Median rent
$765/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82839; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongue River ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.0 mi | 236 | Compare → |
| Big Horn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | Not available | 214 | 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.
Sheridan County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 8
- District spending per student
- $18,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Slack Elementary is listed in Sheridan County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Slack Elementary
Slack Elementary is a public elementary school in Ranchester, WY, part of Sheridan County School District #1, serving approximately 20 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Slack Elementary
What grades does Slack Elementary serve?
Slack Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Slack Elementary?
Slack Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 20 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slack Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Slack Elementary is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Slack Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Slack Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Slack Elementary a charter school?
No, Slack Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Slack Elementary a Title I school?
No, Slack Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 20
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sheridan County
- Phone
- (307) 655-2206
- Area population (ZIP 82839)
- 1,421
- Area median age
- 38.8
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.
- 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.
- 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 82839; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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