Serving 16 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Little Powder Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 16 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Little Powder Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Little Powder Elementary School's student population of 16 students has declined by 55% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Little Powder 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 Little Powder Elementary School is 0.00, 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
#157 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≥50%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
100%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
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 Little Powder Elementary School's ranking?
Little Powder Elementary School is ranked #157 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Little Powder Elementary School?
16 students attend Little Powder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Little Powder Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Little Powder Elementary School?
Little Powder Elementary School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Little Powder Elementary School offer ?
Little Powder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Little Powder Elementary School part of?
Little Powder Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District #1.
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