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Public School | Grades K-6 | Laramie County School District #1
Henderson 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 294 students in grades K-6.
Henderson 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 Henderson Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Henderson Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Wyoming average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Henderson Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Henderson 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 Henderson Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Henderson Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Wyoming average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Henderson Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
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| Fairview Elementary School 0.5 miles |  |
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Henderson is a great, safe, healthy environment for students of all ages to learn. Henderson has many great programs to help students with their skills, such as the books and beyond program where students show their reading progress on a fun themed chart, and the math marvel program which rewards children with colorful, fun t-shirts for passing timed math tests.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 294
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46%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Henderson Elementary School had 45% 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
74%
Hispanic
17%
Black
4%
Two or More Races
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
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
17:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Henderson Elementary School had 17 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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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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