West Elementary School
West Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades 3-5 | Platte County School District #1
West Elementary School is located in Wheatland, WY and is one of 4 elementary schools in Platte County School District #1. It is a public school that serves 194 students in grades 3-5.
West 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 West Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, West Elementary School had 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Wyoming average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about West Elementary School's students and teachers. more
West 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 West Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, West Elementary School had 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Wyoming average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about West Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Guernsey-Sunrise Elementary School 15.8 miles | ![]() |
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| Chugwater Elementary School 22.1 miles | n/a | |
| Glendo Elementary School 27.9 miles | ![]() |
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| Southeast Elementary School 31.3 miles | ![]() |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 194
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, West Elementary School had 41% 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
87%
Hispanic
12%
Black
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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Platte County School District #1 District Spending
$16,770Per Pupil
The Platte County School District #1 spends $16,770 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 36% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Platte County School District #1 District
10:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, West Elementary School had 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Platte 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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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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