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#224 of 301 schools in WY
Thayne Elementary
Elementary School · Lincoln County School District #2 · Thayne, WY
A Lincoln County School District #2 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 3rd.
P.O. Box 520, Thayne, WY 83127
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thayne Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 52% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
34.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thayne 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low228/100K
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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
$86,351
Median home value
$431,200
Median rent
$1,439/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
90.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Lincoln County School District #2
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–3 | Not available | 398 | Compare → |
| Cokeville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | Not available | 96 | 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.
Lincoln County School District #2
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,530NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thayne Elementary is listed in Lincoln County School District #2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thayne Elementary
Thayne Elementary is a public elementary school in Thayne, WY, part of Lincoln County School District #2, serving approximately 349 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #224 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thayne Elementary
What grades does Thayne Elementary serve?
Thayne Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Thayne Elementary?
Thayne Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thayne Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thayne Elementary is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thayne Elementary rank in WY?
Thayne Elementary ranks #224 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Thayne Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Thayne Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Thayne Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thayne Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Thayne Elementary a charter school?
No, Thayne Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thayne Elementary a Title I school?
No, Thayne Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thayne Elementary?
34.7% of students at Thayne 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 349
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Phone
- (307) 885-2380
- Area population (ZIP 83127)
- 3,726
- Area average commute
- 34.8 min
- Area median age
- 53.1
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 83127; 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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