About This School
Public School | Grades PK-6 | Albany County School District #1
Velma Linford Elementary School is located in Laramie, WY and is one of 11 elementary schools in Albany County School District #1. It is a public school that serves 381 students in grades PK-6.
Velma Linford Elementary School did not make 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 Velma Linford Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Velma Linford Elementary School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Wyoming average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Velma Linford Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Velma Linford Elementary School did not make 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 Velma Linford Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Velma Linford Elementary School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Wyoming average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Velma Linford Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St Laurence School 1.8 miles | n/a | |
| The Montessori Children's House 2 miles | n/a | |
| Spring Creek Elementary School 2.4 miles |  |
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| Slade Elementary School 2.4 miles |  |
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| Beitel Elementary School 2.7 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 381
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Velma Linford Elementary School had 49% 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
64%
Hispanic
30%
Two or More Races
2%
Black
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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Albany County School District #1 District Spending
$13,740Per Pupil
The Albany County School District #1 spends $13,740 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 63% on instruction, 34% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Albany County School District #1 District
11:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Velma Linford Elementary School had 11 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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