Serving 639 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rawlins Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 639 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rawlins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Rawlins Elementary School's student population of 639 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
639 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rawlins Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rawlins Elementary School is 0.52, which is more 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
#219 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
31%
15%
Black
2%
1%
White
62%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
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 Rawlins Elementary School's ranking?
Rawlins Elementary School is ranked #219 out of 303 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?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Rawlins Elementary School?
639 students attend Rawlins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Rawlins Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rawlins Elementary School?
Rawlins Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Rawlins Elementary School offer ?
Rawlins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rawlins Elementary School part of?
Rawlins Elementary School is part of Carbon County School District #1.
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