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Rock River Elementary

Summary:

Rock River Elementary is a public elementary school in Rock River, Wyoming, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 49 students. The school is part of the Albany County School District #1, which is ranked 13 out of 42 districts in Wyoming and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Rock River Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wyoming elementary schools, its academic performance on the WY-TOPP assessments has been mixed. In 2023-2024, the school's 5th-grade ELA proficiency rate (60%) was higher than the state average, but lower than the district average. However, the 6th-grade ELA proficiency rate (33.3%) was significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school's 5th-grade math proficiency rate (30%) was also significantly lower than the district and state averages, though the 6th-grade math proficiency rate (81.8%) was significantly higher.

Interestingly, Rock River Elementary has seen fluctuations in its free and reduced-price lunch rates, ranging from 10% to 34.69% over the past few years. Additionally, the school's spending per student has been higher than the state average, ranging from $23,180 to $28,560 per student, while the nearby Medicine Bow Elementary school had a significantly higher spending per student of $53,873 in 2022-2023. Both schools, however, maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, with Rock River Elementary ranging from 7.2 to 8.1 and Medicine Bow Elementary at 4.8 in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 262 North Morris
       Rock River, WY  82083

(307) 378-2271

District: Albany County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
124th of 147 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,560 Help


Students who attend Rock River Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rock River Junior High School
High:    Rock River High School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.7 Help
Number of students:  49

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.5%
Hispanic:
10.2%
Two or more races:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rock River Elementary ranks worse than 84.4% of elementary schools in Wyoming. It also ranks last 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 22.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.5%), Hispanic (10.2%), two or more races (8.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rock River Elementary is 7.7, which is the 4th best among 9 elementary schools in the Albany County School District #1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rock River Elementary is $28,560, which is the 3rd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Albany County School District #1.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Rock River Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Rock River Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 16.01 143rd 149 4.0%
2008 48.34 91st 151 39.7%
2009 35.91 120th 150 20.0%
2010 50.30 84th 150 44.0%
2021 43.99 96th 153 37.3%
2022 38.76 101st 144 29.9%
2023 43.51 90th 146 38.4%
2024 22.27 124th 147 15.6%
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Data source: test scores: Wyoming Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rock River Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 24 24
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 33 33
1991 36 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 40
1992 45 0 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 51
1993 55 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 60
1994 40 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 44
1995 37 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 41
1996 37 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 41
1997 44 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 47
1998 45 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 47
1999 54 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 56
2000 44 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 47
2001 48 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 51
2002 37 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2003 37 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2004 44 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 45
2005 37 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 40
2006 43 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 47
2007 49 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 53
2008 51 0 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 59
2009 38 0 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2010 39 0 0 8 0 0 2 0 49
2011 32 0 0 5 0 0 2 0 39
2012 31 0 0 4 1 0 3 0 39
2013 38 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 39
2014 30 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 32
2015 30 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 31
2016 26 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 29
2017 30 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 34
2018 24 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 26
2019 30 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 35
2020 31 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 38
2021 37 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 42
2022 39 1 0 6 0 0 4 0 50
2023 37 3 0 5 0 0 4 0 49

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rock River Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 24 n/a n/a n/a
1990 33 8.0 4.1 n/a
1991 40 5.0 8.0 35
1992 51 5.0 10.2 31.4
1993 60 4.0 15.0 23.3
1994 44 4.0 11.0 54.5
1995 41 5.8 7.1 63.4
1996 41 5.8 7.1 63.4
1997 47 5.5 8.5 53.2
1998 47 6.5 7.2 76.6
1999 56 6.6 8.5 57.1
2000 47 6.8 6.9 46.8
2001 51 5.9 8.6 78.4
2002 39 5.0 7.8 56.4
2003 39 5.0 7.8 56.4
2004 45 5.5 8.2 42.2
2005 40 5.6 7.1 45
2006 47 5.0 9.4 46.8
2007 53 5.3 10.0 35.8
2008 59 6.6 8.9 33.9
2009 52 7.1 7.3 42.3
2010 49 7.0 6.8 44.9
2011 39 n/a n/a 30.8
2012 39 8.1 4.7 38.5
2013 39 n/a n/a 46.2
2014 32 7.8 4.0 28.1
2015 31 8.0 3.8 41.9
2016 29 6.0 4.8 41.4
2017 34 6.5 5.2 20.6
2018 26 6.0 4.2 19.2
2019 35 7.0 4.9 51.4
2020 38 6.7 5.6 39.5
2021 42 5.7 7.2 23.8
2022 50 6.1 8.1 10
2023 49 6.2 7.7 34.7

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 Rock River Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 24 n/a n/a n/a
1990 33 8.0 4.1 n/a
1991 40 5.0 8.0 35
1992 51 5.0 10.2 31.4
1993 60 4.0 15.0 23.3
1994 44 4.0 11.0 54.5
1995 41 5.8 7.1 63.4
1996 41 5.8 7.1 63.4
1997 47 5.5 8.5 53.2
1998 47 6.5 7.2 76.6
1999 56 6.6 8.5 57.1
2000 47 6.8 6.9 46.8
2001 51 5.9 8.6 78.4
2002 39 5.0 7.8 56.4
2003 39 5.0 7.8 56.4
2004 45 5.5 8.2 42.2
2005 40 5.6 7.1 45
2006 47 5.0 9.4 46.8
2007 53 5.3 10.0 35.8
2008 59 6.6 8.9 33.9
2009 52 7.1 7.3 42.3
2010 49 7.0 6.8 44.9
2011 39 n/a n/a 30.8
2012 39 8.1 4.7 38.5
2013 39 n/a n/a 46.2
2014 32 7.8 4.0 28.1
2015 31 8.0 3.8 41.9
2016 29 6.0 4.8 41.4
2017 34 6.5 5.2 20.6
2018 26 6.0 4.2 19.2
2019 35 7.0 4.9 51.4
2020 38 6.7 5.6 39.5
2021 42 5.7 7.2 23.8
2022 50 6.1 8.1 10
2023 49 6.2 7.7 34.7

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 Rock River Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,453 (4.8%) $28,891 (95.2%) $30,344
2020 $1,227 (4.4%) $26,698 (95.6%) $27,925
2021 $1,661 (7.2%) $21,519 (92.8%) $23,180
2022 $1,611 (6.9%) $21,640 (93.1%) $23,250
2023 $3,508 (12.3%) $25,052 (87.7%) $28,560

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rock River Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rock River Elementary)28.633.3
 4.7%
   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%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students3549
 40%
African American13
 200%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic45
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White3037
 23.3%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.4%34.7%
 16.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rock River Elementary

Students at Rock River Elementary are 76% White, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American.

Rock River Elementary ranks in the bottom 15.6% of Wyoming elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 49 students attended Rock River Elementary.

Students who attend Rock River Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rock River Junior High School
High : Rock River High School


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