Excellent
#19 of 301 schools in WY
Top 6% in state
Westside Elementary
Elementary School · Park County School District # 1 · Powell, WY
A Park County School District # 1 elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
160 North Evarts, Powell, WY 82435
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Westside Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 72% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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
37.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Westside 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 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,475/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Powell), 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
$69,142
Median home value
$318,200
Median rent
$847/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82435; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Southside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Clark ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–5 | Not available | 20 | 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.
Park County School District # 1
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,867NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Westside Elementary is listed in Park County School District # 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westside Elementary
Westside Elementary is a public elementary school in Powell, WY, part of Park County School District # 1, serving approximately 307 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westside Elementary
What grades does Westside Elementary serve?
Westside Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Westside Elementary?
Westside Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Westside Elementary is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westside Elementary rank in WY?
Westside Elementary ranks #19 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Westside Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Westside Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Westside Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Westside Elementary has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Westside Elementary a charter school?
No, Westside Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westside Elementary a Title I school?
No, Westside Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westside Elementary?
37.8% of students at Westside 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
- 307
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Park County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (307) 764-6184
- Area population (ZIP 82435)
- 12,259
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 82435; 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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