Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bar Nunn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bar Nunn Elementary School's student population of 289 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Bar Nunn Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bar Nunn Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#288 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
17%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
79%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bar Nunn Elementary School's ranking?
Bar Nunn Elementary School is ranked #288 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Bar Nunn Elementary School?
289 students attend Bar Nunn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Bar Nunn Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bar Nunn Elementary School?
Bar Nunn Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bar Nunn Elementary School offer ?
Bar Nunn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bar Nunn Elementary School part of?
Bar Nunn Elementary School is part of Natrona County School District #1.
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