Very Good
#106 of 301 schools in WY
Top 35% in state
West Elementary
Elementary School · Platte County School District #1 · Wheatland, WY
A Platte County School District #1 elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
1350 Oak Street, Wheatland, WY 82201
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (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
41.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where West 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
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low81/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$65,900
Median home value
$250,200
Median rent
$728/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glendo ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–6 | Not available | 17 | 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.
Platte County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,319NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Elementary is listed in Platte County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Elementary
West Elementary is a public elementary school in Wheatland, WY, part of Platte County School District #1, serving approximately 188 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #106 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Elementary
What grades does West Elementary serve?
West Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend West Elementary?
West Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Elementary rank in WY?
West Elementary ranks #106 of 301 schools in WY.
What is West Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
West Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 West Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is West Elementary a charter school?
No, West Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Elementary a Title I school?
No, West Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Elementary?
41.5% of students at West 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 188
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Platte County
- Phone
- (307) 322-4180
- Area population (ZIP 82201)
- 6,615
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 82201; 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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