Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ft. Washakie 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ft. Washakie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ft. Washakie Elementary School's student population of 260 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Today education is the weapon my people will need to protect them.
School Mascot
Eagles
School Rankings
Ft. Washakie 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 Ft. Washakie Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#296 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
97%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
1%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ft. Washakie Elementary School's ranking?
Ft. Washakie Elementary School is ranked #296 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Ft. Washakie Elementary School?
260 students attend Ft. Washakie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ft. Washakie Elementary School students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ft. Washakie Elementary School?
Ft. Washakie Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ft. Washakie Elementary School offer ?
Ft. Washakie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ft. Washakie Elementary School part of?
Ft. Washakie Elementary School is part of Fremont County School District #21.
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