Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Alta Vista Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alta Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Alta Vista Elementary School's student population of 235 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Alta Vista Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alta Vista Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#280 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)30-34%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
28%
15%
Black
2%
1%
White
58%
76%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alta Vista Elementary School's ranking?
Alta Vista Elementary School is ranked #280 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Alta Vista Elementary School?
235 students attend Alta Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Alta Vista Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alta Vista Elementary School?
Alta Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Alta Vista Elementary School offer ?
Alta Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alta Vista Elementary School part of?
Alta Vista Elementary School is part of Laramie County School District #1.
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