Excellent
#55 of 301 schools in WY
Top 18% in state
Tongue River Elementary
Elementary School · Sheridan County School District #1 · Ranchester, WY
A Sheridan County School District #1 elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 849, Ranchester, WY 82839
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tongue River Elementary score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 62% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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
45.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Tongue River 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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slack ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–5 | 0.0 mi | 20 | 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
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- 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
Tongue River Elementary is listed in Sheridan County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tongue River Elementary
Tongue River Elementary is a public elementary school in Ranchester, WY, part of Sheridan County School District #1, serving approximately 236 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #55 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tongue River Elementary
What grades does Tongue River Elementary serve?
Tongue River Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Tongue River Elementary?
Tongue River Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tongue River Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tongue River Elementary is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tongue River Elementary rank in WY?
Tongue River Elementary ranks #55 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Tongue River Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Tongue River Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Tongue River Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tongue River Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Tongue River Elementary a charter school?
No, Tongue River Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tongue River Elementary a Title I school?
No, Tongue River Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tongue River Elementary?
45.3% of students at Tongue River 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
- 236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Sheridan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- 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.
- 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 82839; 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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