UW Laboratory School

Summary:

UW Laboratory School is a public elementary school serving grades K-8 in Laramie, Wyoming, with 244 students and a strong academic performance that consistently ranks it among the top schools in the state.

UW Laboratory School outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. It also performs exceptionally well for its Special Education students, ranking 5th out of 77 Wyoming elementary schools in this category in 2022-2023. The school maintains a relatively high spending per student, ranging from $14,900 to $18,395 over the past four school years, and a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.3 to 11.4 over the past three school years. Compared to nearby schools in the Albany County School District #1, UW Laboratory School outperforms most in terms of academic performance, school rankings, and student group performance.

While UW Laboratory School has consistently been a top-performing school in Wyoming, its ranking and star rating have fluctuated over the years, suggesting that its performance may be influenced by factors beyond just the school itself. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 7.69% to 16.39% over the past three school years, which is lower than the state average. This suggests that the school may have a more affluent student population compared to other schools in the district. As a laboratory school affiliated with the University of Wyoming, UW Laboratory School may have access to additional resources, expertise, and opportunities that contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-8

 1000 E. University Avenue
       Laramie, WY  82071


(307) 721-2155

District: Albany County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
51st of 147 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,029 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  244

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.6%
Hispanic:
9.4%
Two or more races:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.4% Help


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Compare Details UW Laboratory School ranks better than 65.3% of elementary schools in Wyoming. It also ranks 6th 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 64.02. (See more...)
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Compare Details UW Laboratory School ranks better than 73% of middle schools in Wyoming. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.6%), Hispanic (9.4%), two or more races (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at UW Laboratory School is 10.6. 7 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 UW Laboratory School is $18,029. 9 elementary schools in the Albany County School District #1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

UW Laboratory School:

SchoolDigger ranks UW Laboratory School 51st of 147 Wyoming public elementary schools. (See UW Laboratory School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks UW Laboratory School 20th of 74 Wyoming public middle schools. (See UW Laboratory School 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 UW Laboratory School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at UW Laboratory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.49 16th 131 87.8%
2005 88.36 13th 136 90.4%
2006 68.22 39th 145 73.1%
2007 72.64 34th 149 77.2%
2008 74.71 27th 151 82.1%
2009 66.43 41st 150 72.7%
2010 73.22 30th 150 80.0%
2011 69.58 37th 152 75.7%
2012 78.54 18th 143 87.4%
2013 77.11 22nd 142 84.5%
2014 70.69 31st 147 78.9%
2015 60.34 57th 154 63.0%
2016 76.50 24th 148 83.8%
2017 58.29 63rd 151 58.3%
2018 69.98 36th 147 75.5%
2019 68.63 41st 153 73.2%
2021 74.61 29th 153 81.0%
2022 66.22 39th 144 72.9%
2023 75.26 29th 146 80.1%
2024 64.02 51st 147 65.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at UW Laboratory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.88 5th 77 93.5%
2024 64.90 20th 84 76.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at UW Laboratory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.66 25th 99 74.7%
2019 58.82 50th 132 62.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at UW Laboratory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.43 40th 125 68.0%
2019 57.69 51st 136 62.5%
2021 75.95 20th 132 84.8%
2022 66.69 31st 126 75.4%
2023 80.15 18th 129 86.0%
2024 54.34 59th 125 52.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at UW Laboratory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.63 19th 126 84.9%
2019 72.28 30th 138 78.3%
2021 71.39 31st 134 76.9%
2022 61.85 45th 127 64.6%
2023 66.06 39th 132 70.5%
2024 55.12 67th 130 48.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at UW Laboratory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.22 27th 103 73.8%
2019 71.93 34th 120 71.7%
2021 68.73 33rd 113 70.8%
2022 52.85 54th 103 47.6%
2024 65.71 36th 105 65.7%
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Data source: test scores: Wyoming Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for UW Laboratory School

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Rank History for all middle school students at UW Laboratory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 88.48 5th 61 91.8%
2005 81.61 8th 68 88.2%
2006 58.87 24th 68 64.7%
2007 75.16 9th 72 87.5%
2008 78.86 9th 69 87.0%
2009 55.91 30th 75 60.0%
2010 83.49 4th 75 94.7%
2011 78.19 7th 72 90.3%
2012 81.13 6th 71 91.5%
2013 69.12 16th 71 77.5%
2014 86.97 3rd 77 96.1%
2015 67.29 20th 74 73.0%
2016 68.39 16th 73 78.1%
2017 77.88 5th 72 93.1%
2018 86.37 2nd 65 96.9%
2019 80.96 9th 76 88.2%
2021 91.81 3rd 76 96.1%
2022 72.69 15th 76 80.3%
2023 69.63 20th 74 73.0%
2024 65.22 20th 74 73.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at UW Laboratory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.25 6th 35 82.9%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at UW Laboratory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.52 6th 56 89.3%
2019 62.54 21st 63 66.7%
2021 66.47 16th 63 74.6%
2022 36.59 47th 64 26.6%
2023 73.48 11th 63 82.5%
2024 67.86 14th 64 78.1%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at UW Laboratory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 81.99 2nd 38 94.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at UW Laboratory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.66 2nd 53 96.2%
2019 88.36 3rd 66 95.5%
2021 96.12 1st 63 98.4%
2022 77.95 9th 66 86.4%
2023 60.64 23rd 64 64.1%
2024 63.58 17th 66 74.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at UW Laboratory School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.70 1st 44 97.7%
2019 85.83 2nd 49 95.9%
2022 70.09 12th 49 75.5%
2023 79.94 4th 47 91.5%
2024 67.60 12th 50 76.0%
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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.

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Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

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Enrollment information for UW Laboratory School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 155 8 9 1 2 n/a n/a 0 175
2001 179 5 6 5 1 n/a n/a 0 196
2002 188 8 7 11 1 n/a n/a 0 215
2003 188 8 7 11 1 n/a n/a 0 215
2004 166 8 10 19 2 n/a n/a 0 205
2005 174 10 14 24 6 n/a n/a 0 228
2006 171 9 12 21 4 n/a n/a 0 217
2007 167 9 13 24 3 n/a n/a 0 216
2008 169 12 15 25 3 n/a n/a 0 224
2009 180 6 12 22 2 n/a n/a 0 222
2010 163 3 10 25 1 0 16 0 218
2011 165 2 9 20 1 0 14 0 211
2012 166 1 12 23 0 0 14 0 216
2013 175 7 12 25 0 0 12 0 231
2014 176 8 10 25 0 0 12 0 231
2015 175 10 9 24 0 0 15 0 233
2016 192 16 10 25 3 0 0 0 246
2017 206 13 6 24 1 0 19 0 269
2018 203 10 5 27 1 0 21 0 267
2019 200 13 5 31 1 0 22 0 272
2020 207 8 6 24 5 0 21 0 271
2021 191 6 6 21 5 0 18 0 247
2022 194 5 6 15 2 0 19 0 241
2023 187 2 7 23 2 0 23 0 244

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 UW Laboratory School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 175 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 196 16.8 11.7 27.6
2002 215 16.8 12.8 14.9
2003 215 16.8 12.8 14.9
2004 205 16.8 12.2 12.7
2005 228 17.1 13.3 15.8
2006 217 18.3 11.9 14.7
2007 216 18.5 11.7 15.3
2008 224 18.8 11.9 12.1
2009 222 20.0 11.1 16.7
2010 218 19.7 10.8 16.1
2011 211 n/a n/a 13.3
2012 216 19.5 11.0 13
2013 231 n/a n/a 15.2
2014 231 20.3 11.3 13.9
2015 233 20.0 11.6 19.3
2016 246 22.0 11.1 16.7
2017 269 22.4 12.0 15.6
2018 267 21.4 12.4 16.9
2019 272 22.9 11.8 15.4
2020 271 22.8 11.8 17
2021 247 23.8 10.3 7.7
2022 241 21.0 11.4 10
2023 244 22.8 10.6 16.4

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 UW Laboratory School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 175 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 196 16.8 11.7 27.6
2002 215 16.8 12.8 14.9
2003 215 16.8 12.8 14.9
2004 205 16.8 12.2 12.7
2005 228 17.1 13.3 15.8
2006 217 18.3 11.9 14.7
2007 216 18.5 11.7 15.3
2008 224 18.8 11.9 12.1
2009 222 20.0 11.1 16.7
2010 218 19.7 10.8 16.1
2011 211 n/a n/a 13.3
2012 216 19.5 11.0 13
2013 231 n/a n/a 15.2
2014 231 20.3 11.3 13.9
2015 233 20.0 11.6 19.3
2016 246 22.0 11.1 16.7
2017 269 22.4 12.0 15.6
2018 267 21.4 12.4 16.9
2019 272 22.9 11.8 15.4
2020 271 22.8 11.8 17
2021 247 23.8 10.3 7.7
2022 241 21.0 11.4 10
2023 244 22.8 10.6 16.4

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 UW Laboratory School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $637 (4.6%) $13,300 (95.4%) $13,937
2020 $677 (4.5%) $14,223 (95.5%) $14,900
2021 $1,081 (6.4%) $15,910 (93.6%) $16,991
2022 $1,212 (6.6%) $17,183 (93.4%) $18,395
2023 $1,564 (8.7%) $16,464 (91.3%) $18,029

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

Impact of COVID-19 on UW Laboratory School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 41st of 153 Elementary schoolsRanks 29th of 146 Elementary schools
 6.9%
Ranks 9th of 76 Middle schoolsRanks 20th of 74 Middle schools
 15.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (UW Laboratory School)61.369.2
 7.9%
   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 (UW Laboratory School)58.153.9
 4.2%
   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 (UW Laboratory School)77.462.1
 15.3%
   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 (UW Laboratory School)74.265.5
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Albany County School District #1)70.464.2
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)5351.1
 1.9%
4th Grade Science (UW Laboratory School)83.975.9
 8%
   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 (UW Laboratory School)55.269.6
 14.4%
   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 (UW Laboratory School)34.560.9
 26.4%
   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 (UW Laboratory School)78.866.7
 12.1%
   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 (UW Laboratory School)57.665.4
 7.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Albany County School District #1)6370.4
 7.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)55.151.5
 3.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (UW Laboratory School)78.875.9
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Albany County School District #1)70.165.4
 4.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)58.654.4
 4.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (UW Laboratory School)72.754.8
 17.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Albany County School District #1)59.258.4
 0.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)5249.1
 2.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (UW Laboratory School)73.171.4
 1.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Albany County School District #1)56.571.8
 15.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)60.759.8
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (UW Laboratory School)76.955.2
 21.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Albany County School District #1)62.162.1
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)54.549.6
 4.9%
8th Grade Science (UW Laboratory School)57.755.2
 2.5%
   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 Students272244
 10.3%
African American132
 84.6%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian57
 40%
Hispanic3123
 25.8%
Pacific Islander00
White200187
 6.5%
Two or More Races2223
 4.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.4%16.4%
 1%


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UW Laboratory School ranks 51st of 147 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at UW Laboratory School are 77% White, 9% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 244 students attended UW Laboratory School.


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