Deming Elementary School is an elementary school in Cheyenne, Wyoming. It is part of the Laramie County School District Number 1. The school was designed by Frederick Hutchinson Porter and built in 1945. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
Serving 99 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Deming 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deming Elementary School's student population of 99 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Deming Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deming Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#202 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
23%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
70%
76%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Deming Elementary School's ranking?
Deming Elementary School is ranked #202 out of 303 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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Deming Elementary School?
99 students attend Deming Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Deming Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deming Elementary School?
Deming Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Deming Elementary School offer ?
Deming Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deming Elementary School part of?
Deming Elementary School is part of Laramie County School District #1.
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