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Yellowstone Elementary School (Closed 2004)

P.o. Box 1089
Rock Springs, WY 82902
Yellowstone Elementary School serves 281 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
281 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
15%
Black
3%
1%
White
85%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.26
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Yellowstone Elementary School?
281 students attend Yellowstone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Yellowstone Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yellowstone Elementary School?
Yellowstone Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Yellowstone Elementary School offer ?
Yellowstone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Yellowstone Elementary School part of?
Yellowstone Elementary School is part of Sweetwater County School District #1.

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