Sundance Elementary

Sundance Elementary is a public school serving 261 students in kindergarten through sixth grade in Sundance, Wyoming. It earns a composite score of 9.3 out of 10 — rated "Exceptional" — with academic performance and growth each scoring 9.2. A student-teacher ratio of 12.4 to 1 keeps class sizes small, giving students consistent access to teacher attention from the earliest grades.

The statewide data puts this school in rare company. Sundance Elementary ranks 6th out of 159 elementary schools in Wyoming and outperforms 98% of all Wyoming public schools. In town, it holds the top position of Sundance's two public schools.

That combination of local and statewide dominance is unusual for a school of this size. For families comparing options across the state, the score structure carries signal beyond the headline number. Academic achievement and growth both land at 9.2, meaning students consistently gain ground year over year — not just benchmark well at a single point in time.

A school can score high on achievement while showing weak growth, but Sundance Elementary earns its 9.3 on both dimensions simultaneously.

Located in a rural area, Sundance Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.