Serving 214 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Big Horn Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 214 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in WY
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Big Horn Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Horn Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Big Horn Elementary School is ranked #3 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Big Horn Elementary School?
214 students attend Big Horn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Big Horn Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Horn Elementary School?
Big Horn Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Big Horn Elementary School offer ?
Big Horn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Big Horn Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 214 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
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