Gilchrist Elementary School
Gilchrist Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-6 | Laramie County School District #1
Gilchrist Elementary School is located in Cheyenne, WY and is one of 27 elementary schools in Laramie County School District #1. It is a public school that serves 118 students in grades K-6.
Gilchrist Elementary School made AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Wyoming in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Gilchrist Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Gilchrist Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Wyoming average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Gilchrist Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Gilchrist Elementary School made AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Wyoming in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Gilchrist Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Gilchrist Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Wyoming average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Gilchrist Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Willadsen Elementary School 8.3 miles |  |
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| Freedom Elementary School 11.1 miles |  |
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| Jessup Elementary School 12.4 miles |  |
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| Pioneer Park Elementary School 12.4 miles | |
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| Deming Elementary School 12.8 miles | |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 118
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47%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Gilchrist Elementary School had 42% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Wyoming had 37% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
76%
Hispanic
19%
Two or More Races
4%
Black
1%
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Laramie County School District #1 District Spending
$13,317Per Pupil
The Laramie County School District #1 spends $13,317 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 37% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Laramie County School District #1 District
12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Gilchrist Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Laramie County School District #1Test Scores
About the PAWS
What is it?
The Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in reading, writing and math grades 3 through 8 and grade 11.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: novice, partially proficient, proficient and advanced. The goal is for students to score at or above the proficient level.
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8 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Wyoming, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2010 Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) Results for all subjects tested.
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