Very Good
#77 of 301 schools in WY
Top 25% in state
Washington Elementary
Elementary School · Sweetwater County School District #2 · Green River, WY
A Sweetwater County School District #2 elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
750 West 5th North, Green River, WY 82935
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2010–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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
42.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Washington 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 22Car-Dependent
- City Safety: Elevated860/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Green River), 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
$86,132
Median home value
$254,800
Median rent
$912/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82935; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Truman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Green River Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 2.2 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Harrison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 218 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sweetwater County School District #2
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $18,615NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington Elementary is listed in Sweetwater County School District #2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Elementary
Washington Elementary is a public elementary school in Green River, WY, part of Sweetwater County School District #2, serving approximately 213 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #77 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Elementary
What grades does Washington Elementary serve?
Washington Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Washington Elementary?
Washington Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Elementary rank in WY?
Washington Elementary ranks #77 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Washington Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Washington Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Washington Elementary a charter school?
No, Washington Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington Elementary a Title I school?
No, Washington Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Washington Elementary?
42.7% of students at Washington 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
- 213
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Sweetwater County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.0%
- Phone
- (307) 872-2000
- Area population (ZIP 82935)
- 12,135
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 82935; 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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