Best Public Schools in Alta, WY

Summary:

The city of Alta, Wyoming is home to a single standout elementary school, Alta Elementary, which is part of the Teton County School District #1. This small school of just 40 students consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Wyoming, placing 46th out of 147 in the 2023-2024 school year and as high as 28th out of 153 in 2018-2019.

Alta Elementary's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 50% of 3rd graders and 71.4% of 4th graders scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, outpacing both district and state averages. The school also excels in 4th grade Science, with 57.1% of students scoring proficient or better. This consistent high achievement has earned Alta Elementary a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating strong overall performance.

The school's success can be attributed to its well-resourced environment, with a very low student-teacher ratio of 7.9 to 1 and high per-student spending of $38,531. This level of funding and personalized attention likely plays a significant role in the students' academic outcomes. While Alta Elementary serves a relatively affluent population, with only 7.5% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, its exemplary performance provides valuable insights that could benefit schools across Wyoming.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking ()				WY-TOPP English Language Arts (2024)		WY-TOPP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 4th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Alta Elementary	Public	K-5	15 Alta School Road	Alta	83414	Teton County	Teton County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 353-2472	40	5	7.9	7.5%	35 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (10.0%)	66.1	46^th of 147 public elementary schools	68.7%					(n/a)	50.0	71.4	57.1	$38,531	$1,303	$37,228

Cities Near Alta

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Wilson	15.65 mi	4	2^nd
Kelly	17.69 mi	1	5^th
Jackson	20.42 mi	7	25^th
Pinedale	46.54 mi	5	21^st
Etna	50 mi	1	20^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wyoming Department of Education.

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