Snowy Range Academy

Summary:

Snowy Range Academy is a high-performing public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Laramie, Wyoming, which is part of the Albany County School District #1. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top 20-25 elementary schools in Wyoming, earning 4- or 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger for its exceptional academic performance.

Snowy Range Academy stands out for its consistently strong academic results, outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 67.7% of 3rd graders at Snowy Range were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 62% for the district and 52.4% for the state. In 8th grade math, an impressive 87% of Snowy Range students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the 60.4% for the district and 49.6% for the state. The school also performs exceptionally well for specific student subgroups, ranking among the top schools in Wyoming for its white, male, and female student populations.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Laramie area, such as Velma Linford Elementary and Laramie Montessori Charter School, Snowy Range Academy stands out as the highest-performing, with significantly higher proficiency rates across ELA, math, and science. This level of sustained excellence, along with the school's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, contribute to its exceptional educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 4037 Grand Avenue
       Laramie, WY  82070


(307) 745-9930

District: Albany County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
22nd of 147 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,700 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  246

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.8%
Asian:
12.2%
Hispanic:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.7% Help


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Compare Details Snowy Range Academy ranks better than 85% of elementary schools in Wyoming. It also ranks 2nd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Albany County School District #1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.96. (See more...)
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Compare Details Snowy Range Academy ranks better than 75.7% of middle schools in Wyoming. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.8%), Asian (12.2%), Hispanic (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Snowy Range Academy is 12.6. 10 elementary schools in the Albany County School District #1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Snowy Range Academy is $16,700. 10 elementary schools in the Albany County School District #1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Snowy Range Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Snowy Range Academy 22nd of 147 Wyoming public elementary schools. (See Snowy Range Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Snowy Range Academy 18th of 74 Wyoming public middle schools. (See Snowy Range Academy in the ranking list.)

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Albany County School District #1:

SchoolDigger ranks Albany County School District #1 13th of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Snowy Range Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Snowy Range Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.66 109th 131 16.8%
2005 83.50 17th 136 87.5%
2006 63.21 51st 145 64.8%
2007 58.19 60th 149 59.7%
2008 61.69 53rd 151 64.9%
2009 78.54 19th 150 87.3%
2010 81.25 11th 150 92.7%
2011 72.46 31st 152 79.6%
2012 81.64 13th 143 90.9%
2013 83.28 15th 142 89.4%
2014 81.04 17th 147 88.4%
2015 85.69 12th 154 92.2%
2016 92.99 2nd 148 98.6%
2018 92.95 4th 147 97.3%
2019 94.48 2nd 153 98.7%
2021 85.16 11th 153 92.8%
2022 78.65 22nd 144 84.7%
2023 81.87 20th 146 86.3%
2024 77.96 22nd 147 85.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Snowy Range Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.07 9th 125 92.8%
2019 91.64 3rd 136 97.8%
2021 78.73 17th 132 87.1%
2022 63.77 37th 126 70.6%
2023 80.71 16th 129 87.6%
2024 73.18 26th 125 79.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Snowy Range Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.96 9th 126 92.9%
2019 89.37 9th 138 93.5%
2021 79.82 17th 134 87.3%
2022 83.25 13th 127 89.8%
2023 75.64 23rd 132 82.6%
2024 78.95 18th 130 86.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Snowy Range Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.61 3rd 120 97.5%
2021 82.58 12th 113 89.4%
2022 87.43 8th 103 92.2%
2023 80.89 17th 101 83.2%
2024 83.29 11th 105 89.5%
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Data source: test scores: Wyoming Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Snowy Range Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Snowy Range Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 55.98 28th 68 58.8%
2007 81.89 4th 72 94.4%
2008 39.10 44th 69 36.2%
2009 90.36 1st 75 98.7%
2010 88.85 2nd 75 97.3%
2011 70.93 14th 72 80.6%
2012 72.98 13th 71 81.7%
2015 92.06 1st 74 98.6%
2017 98.91 1st 72 98.6%
2019 94.95 1st 76 98.7%
2021 97.37 1st 76 98.7%
2022 94.02 1st 76 98.7%
2023 90.56 2nd 74 97.3%
2024 70.82 18th 74 75.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Snowy Range Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.81 1st 53 98.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Snowy Range Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 94.27 2nd 64 96.9%
2023 88.67 2nd 63 96.8%
2024 46.98 35th 64 45.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Snowy Range Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 80.55 6th 66 90.9%
2023 78.62 7th 64 89.1%
2024 72.71 11th 66 83.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Snowy Range Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.19 1st 47 97.9%
2024 74.34 10th 50 80.0%
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Data source: test scores: Wyoming Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Snowy Range Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 91 3 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 102
2003 91 3 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 102
2004 117 5 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 132
2005 137 6 0 14 2 n/a n/a 0 159
2006 121 4 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2007 130 2 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2008 129 3 6 6 2 n/a n/a 0 146
2009 145 4 8 13 2 n/a n/a 0 172
2010 131 7 7 19 3 0 3 0 170
2011 130 10 3 18 3 0 5 0 169
2012 136 10 5 17 0 0 6 0 174
2013 123 13 12 16 0 0 7 0 171
2014 124 14 14 21 0 0 7 0 180
2015 123 8 14 11 0 0 9 0 165
2016 143 5 25 12 2 0 0 0 187
2017 157 3 25 9 4 0 0 0 198
2018 160 3 16 11 0 0 14 0 204
2019 161 2 25 18 0 0 10 0 216
2020 181 1 25 17 2 0 9 0 235
2021 186 3 21 18 1 0 11 0 240
2022 178 2 31 14 0 0 14 0 239
2023 184 2 30 17 0 0 13 0 246

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Snowy Range Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 102 7.4 13.8 0
2003 102 7.4 13.8 0
2004 132 10.4 12.7 0
2005 159 12.7 12.5 0
2006 136 12.0 11.3 0
2007 140 11.4 12.3 2.9
2008 146 12.2 12.0 12.3
2009 172 12.3 13.9 24.4
2010 170 12.2 13.7 24.1
2011 169 n/a n/a 20.7
2012 174 18.4 9.4 25.9
2013 171 n/a n/a 26.3
2014 180 17.2 10.4 25
2015 165 18.0 9.1 20
2016 187 18.0 10.3 17.1
2017 198 19.4 10.2 13.1
2018 204 20.5 9.9 6.9
2019 216 21.4 10.0 7.9
2020 235 21.8 10.7 14.5
2021 240 22.4 10.6 11.7
2022 239 15.2 15.6 6.3
2023 246 19.4 12.6 18.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Snowy Range Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 102 7.4 13.8 0
2003 102 7.4 13.8 0
2004 132 10.4 12.7 0
2005 159 12.7 12.5 0
2006 136 12.0 11.3 0
2007 140 11.4 12.3 2.9
2008 146 12.2 12.0 12.3
2009 172 12.3 13.9 24.4
2010 170 12.2 13.7 24.1
2011 169 n/a n/a 20.7
2012 174 18.4 9.4 25.9
2013 171 n/a n/a 26.3
2014 180 17.2 10.4 25
2015 165 18.0 9.1 20
2016 187 18.0 10.3 17.1
2017 198 19.4 10.2 13.1
2018 204 20.5 9.9 6.9
2019 216 21.4 10.0 7.9
2020 235 21.8 10.7 14.5
2021 240 22.4 10.6 11.7
2022 239 15.2 15.6 6.3
2023 246 19.4 12.6 18.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Snowy Range Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $363 (3.1%) $11,502 (96.9%) $11,865
2020 $00 (0.0%) $9,490 (100.0%) $9,490
2021 $1,091 (8.9%) $11,198 (91.1%) $12,288
2023 $1,403 (8.4%) $15,297 (91.6%) $16,700

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Snowy Range Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2nd of 153 Elementary schoolsRanks 20th of 146 Elementary schools
 12.4%
Ranks 1st of 76 Middle schoolsRanks 2nd of 74 Middle schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Snowy Range Academy)79.364.5
 14.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Albany County School District #1)5962.9
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)54.848.3
 6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Snowy Range Academy)89.767.7
 22%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Albany County School District #1)60.865.5
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)53.553.5
4th Grade English Language Arts (Snowy Range Academy)71.477.4
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Albany County School District #1)65.659.2
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)49.145.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Snowy Range Academy)85.777.4
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Albany County School District #1)70.464.2
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)5351.1
 1.9%
4th Grade Science (Snowy Range Academy)8180.7
 0.3%
   4th Grade Science (Albany County School District #1)67.865.6
 2.2%
   4th Grade Science (Wyoming)5250.2
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Snowy Range Academy)8470
 14%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Albany County School District #1)68.668.1
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)55.654.9
 0.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Snowy Range Academy)8047.4
 32.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Albany County School District #1)61.772.2
 10.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)55.453.7
 1.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Snowy Range Academy)8076.2
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Albany County School District #1)5972.6
 13.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)60.859.8
 1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Snowy Range Academy)8576.2
 8.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Albany County School District #1)6370.4
 7.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)55.151.5
 3.6%
8th Grade Science (Snowy Range Academy)76.984.2
 7.3%
   8th Grade Science (Albany County School District #1)47.455.8
 8.4%
   8th Grade Science (Wyoming)47.548.1
 0.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students216246
 13.9%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian2530
 20%
Hispanic1817
 5.6%
Pacific Islander00
White161184
 14.3%
Two or More Races1013
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.9%18.7%
 10.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 246 students attended Snowy Range Academy.

Students at Snowy Range Academy are 75% White, 12% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Snowy Range Academy ranks 22nd of 147 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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