Serving 236 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tongue River Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tongue River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Tongue River Elementary School's student population of 236 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tongue River Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tongue River Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#49 out of 303 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
6%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
84%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Tongue River Elementary School's ranking?
Tongue River Elementary School is ranked #49 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Tongue River Elementary School?
236 students attend Tongue River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Tongue River Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tongue River Elementary School?
Tongue River Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Tongue River Elementary School offer ?
Tongue River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tongue River Elementary School part of?
Tongue River Elementary School is part of Sheridan County School District #1.
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