Needs Improvement
#277 of 301 schools in WY
Walnut Elementary
Elementary School · Sweetwater County School District #1 · Rock Springs, WY
A Sweetwater County School District #1 elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 1089, Rock Springs, WY 82902
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walnut Elementary score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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
45.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Walnut 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,405/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rock Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Stagecoach ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–3 | 3.2 mi | 395 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sweetwater County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #13 of 13
- District spending per student
- $17,924NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walnut Elementary is listed in Sweetwater County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walnut Elementary
Walnut Elementary is a public elementary school in Rock Springs, WY, part of Sweetwater County School District #1, serving approximately 207 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #277 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walnut Elementary
What grades does Walnut Elementary serve?
Walnut Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Walnut Elementary?
Walnut Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walnut Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walnut Elementary is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walnut Elementary rank in WY?
Walnut Elementary ranks #277 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Walnut Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Walnut Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Walnut Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walnut Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Walnut Elementary a charter school?
No, Walnut Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walnut Elementary a Title I school?
No, Walnut Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Walnut Elementary?
45.9% of students at Walnut 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
- 207
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Sweetwater County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.1%
- Phone
- (307) 352-3225
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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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