Summary:
The Niobrara County School District #1 in Wyoming is home to two elementary schools: Lusk Elementary and Lance Creek Elementary. While Lusk Elementary is the larger of the two with 302 students, both schools have consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% and 5-10%, respectively, of Wyoming elementary schools over the past decade, indicating significant challenges.
Lusk Elementary's test scores are generally below the state and district averages, with only around 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school also has a relatively high free and reduced lunch rate of 42.05%, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income families. In contrast, Lance Creek Elementary, with only 7 students, spends significantly more per student ($37,405) compared to Lusk Elementary ($19,520), likely due to its small size. The student-teacher ratio at Lance Creek Elementary is also much lower at 3.5, compared to 11.3 at Lusk Elementary.
The stark differences between the two schools, their consistently low performance, and the potential socioeconomic and resource allocation factors suggest that the Niobrara County School District #1 may need to take a closer look at addressing the unique needs of each school to improve educational outcomes for all students in the area.
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