Excellent
#9 of 301 schools in WY
Top 3% in state
Snowy Range Academy
Elementary School · Albany County School District #1 · Laramie, WY
An Albany County School District #1 charter elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4037 Grand Avenue Suite A, Laramie, WY 82070
- Math 77% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Snowy Range Academy score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 75% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (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
27%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Snowy Range Academy 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,302/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Laramie), 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
$65,399
Median home value
$325,500
Median rent
$960/mo
College educated
53.2%
Homeownership
50.6%
Poverty rate
20.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82070; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Paintbrush ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Beitel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Uw Laboratory SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| Spring Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 189 | 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.
Albany County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #1 of 13
- District spending per student
- $18,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Snowy Range Academy is listed in Albany County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Snowy Range Academy
Snowy Range Academy is a public elementary school in Laramie, WY, part of Albany County School District #1, serving approximately 256 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Snowy Range Academy
What grades does Snowy Range Academy serve?
Snowy Range Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Snowy Range Academy?
Snowy Range Academy has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Snowy Range Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Snowy Range Academy is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Snowy Range Academy rank in WY?
Snowy Range Academy ranks #9 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Snowy Range Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Snowy Range Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Snowy Range Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Snowy Range Academy has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Snowy Range Academy a charter school?
Yes, Snowy Range Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Snowy Range Academy a Title I school?
No, Snowy Range Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Snowy Range Academy?
27.0% of students at Snowy Range Academy 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Albany County
- Phone
- (307) 745-9930
- Area population (ZIP 82070)
- 20,149
- Area average commute
- 14.5 min
- Area median age
- 29.4
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 82070; 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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