Arapahoe Elementary

Summary:

Arapahoe Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Arapahoe, Wyoming, which is part of the Fremont County School District #38. Despite its high per-student spending, Arapahoe Elementary has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Wyoming, with significantly below-average academic proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas.

The school's challenges are multifaceted. It has a high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the school's Native American students have consistently ranked among the lowest-performing subgroups in the state, suggesting that the school may be struggling to address their unique needs and challenges. Interestingly, nearby schools like Gannett Peak Elementary and Baldwin Creek Elementary, which are part of the Fremont County School District #1, have much higher academic proficiency rates and are ranked among the top elementary schools in the state.

Despite the high per-student spending at Arapahoe Elementary, the school's academic performance remains significantly below the state average, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning. The school's consistently low rankings and lack of improvement over time suggest the need for a comprehensive review and implementation of targeted interventions to address the root causes of its underperformance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 445 Little Wind River Bottom R
       Arapahoe, WY  82510


(307) 856-9333

District: Fremont County School District #38

SchoolDigger Rank:
147th of 147 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $42,608 Help


Students who attend Arapahoe Elementary usually attend:

High:    Arapahoe Charter High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  383

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
96.6%
White:
2.3%
Two or more races:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Arapahoe Elementary ranks worse than 100% of elementary schools in Wyoming. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.65. (See more...)
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Compare Details Arapahoe Elementary ranks worse than 98.6% of middle schools in Wyoming. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (96.6%), White (2.3%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Arapahoe Elementary is 11.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arapahoe Elementary is $42,608.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arapahoe Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Arapahoe Elementary 147th of 147 Wyoming public elementary schools. (See Arapahoe Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Arapahoe Elementary 73rd of 74 Wyoming public middle schools. (See Arapahoe Elementary in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Fremont County School District #38:

SchoolDigger ranks Fremont County School District #38 42nd of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arapahoe Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Arapahoe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 5.94 128th 131 2.3%
2005 4.50 133rd 136 2.2%
2006 7.00 142nd 145 2.1%
2007 6.60 148th 149 0.7%
2008 0.69 151st 151 0.0%
2009 1.27 150th 150 0.0%
2010 1.43 150th 150 0.0%
2011 2.05 152nd 152 0.0%
2012 1.47 142nd 143 0.7%
2013 0.47 141st 142 0.7%
2014 0.78 146th 147 0.7%
2015 0.45 153rd 154 0.6%
2016 0.69 147th 148 0.7%
2017 0.50 151st 151 0.0%
2018 0.52 147th 147 0.0%
2019 0.69 153rd 153 0.0%
2021 0.26 153rd 153 0.0%
2022 0.99 143rd 144 0.7%
2024 0.65 147th 147 0.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Arapahoe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.77 98th 99 1.0%
2019 3.29 132nd 132 0.0%
2021 1.24 119th 119 0.0%
2022 5.29 109th 110 0.9%
2024 3.04 121st 122 0.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Arapahoe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.69 125th 125 0.0%
2019 1.15 136th 136 0.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Arapahoe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.32 125th 126 0.8%
2019 2.25 136th 138 1.4%
2022 1.68 126th 127 0.8%
2024 0.89 130th 130 0.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Arapahoe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.54 4th 5 20.0%
2019 7.70 4th 4 0.0%
2021 15.13 5th 5 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Wyoming Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Arapahoe Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Arapahoe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 1.34 60th 61 1.6%
2005 8.64 65th 68 4.4%
2006 3.62 67th 68 1.5%
2007 3.46 71st 72 1.4%
2008 0.81 69th 69 0.0%
2009 8.61 71st 75 5.3%
2010 2.95 74th 75 1.3%
2011 3.97 72nd 72 0.0%
2012 7.30 68th 71 4.2%
2013 2.59 69th 71 2.8%
2014 2.79 75th 77 2.6%
2015 0.25 73rd 74 1.4%
2016 0.55 72nd 73 1.4%
2017 0.64 72nd 72 0.0%
2018 1.23 63rd 65 3.1%
2019 0.39 75th 76 1.3%
2021 0.15 76th 76 0.0%
2022 0.72 75th 76 1.3%
2023 1.08 73rd 74 1.4%
2024 0.91 73rd 74 1.4%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Arapahoe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.40 3rd 30 90.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Arapahoe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.97 45th 47 4.3%
2019 2.12 56th 57 1.8%
2021 1.52 53rd 54 1.9%
2022 4.36 50th 51 2.0%
2023 4.86 52nd 53 1.9%
2024 5.73 59th 61 3.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Arapahoe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.74 56th 56 0.0%
2019 0.79 62nd 63 1.6%
2024 0.60 63rd 64 1.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Arapahoe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.88 52nd 53 1.9%
2019 0.65 66th 66 0.0%
2022 1.70 65th 66 1.5%
2023 8.68 61st 64 4.7%
2024 3.15 65th 66 1.5%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Arapahoe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.03 2nd 3 33.3%
2019 15.27 4th 5 20.0%
2021 15.39 4th 4 0.0%
2022 15.70 4th 4 0.0%
2023 28.47 5th 5 0.0%
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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 Arapahoe 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 283 283
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 257 257
1991 17 0 0 1 280 n/a n/a 0 298
1992 13 4 0 8 213 n/a n/a 0 238
1993 13 0 0 0 244 n/a n/a 0 257
1994 11 0 0 0 246 n/a n/a 0 257
1995 15 0 0 4 229 n/a n/a 0 248
1996 15 0 0 4 229 n/a n/a 0 248
1997 2 0 0 0 241 n/a n/a 0 243
1998 14 0 0 6 215 n/a n/a 0 235
1999 9 0 0 0 303 n/a n/a 0 312
2000 13 0 0 3 253 n/a n/a 0 269
2001 12 0 0 3 265 n/a n/a 0 280
2002 4 0 0 1 272 n/a n/a 0 277
2003 4 0 0 1 272 n/a n/a 0 277
2004 8 0 0 1 288 n/a n/a 0 297
2005 7 0 0 0 283 n/a n/a 0 290
2006 9 0 0 4 289 n/a n/a 0 302
2007 8 0 0 3 268 n/a n/a 0 279
2008 7 0 0 2 268 n/a n/a 0 277
2009 7 1 0 1 272 n/a n/a 0 281
2010 3 0 0 1 274 0 3 0 281
2011 10 1 0 5 334 0 5 0 355
2012 11 0 0 8 360 2 0 0 381
2013 11 0 0 8 366 0 0 0 385
2014 7 0 0 11 390 0 0 0 408
2015 5 0 0 8 390 0 1 0 404
2016 1 0 0 9 403 0 0 0 413
2017 0 1 0 9 379 0 0 0 389
2018 2 0 0 2 429 0 0 0 433
2019 7 0 0 0 451 0 0 0 458
2020 4 1 0 0 394 0 0 0 399
2021 3 0 0 1 406 0 0 0 410
2022 5 0 0 1 374 0 1 0 381
2023 9 0 0 1 370 0 3 0 383

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 Arapahoe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 283 n/a n/a n/a
1990 257 19.0 13.5 n/a
1991 298 15.0 19.8 79.5
1992 238 18.0 13.2 89.1
1993 257 29.0 8.9 83.7
1994 257 28.0 9.2 94.9
1995 248 32.0 7.8 85.5
1996 248 32.0 7.8 85.5
1997 243 27.5 8.8 86.8
1998 235 27.3 8.6 78.3
1999 312 28.5 10.9 87.2
2000 269 30.0 9.0 89.2
2001 280 26.0 10.8 98.9
2002 277 24.0 11.5 94.6
2003 277 24.0 11.5 94.6
2004 297 33.0 9.0 94.3
2005 290 34.0 8.5 95.2
2006 302 36.0 8.4 94.7
2007 279 40.8 6.8 94.3
2008 277 36.0 7.7 95.3
2009 281 37.6 7.5 98.9
2010 281 36.1 7.4 98.9
2011 355 n/a n/a 99.2
2012 381 70.6 5.3 99.2
2013 385 n/a n/a 99.2
2014 408 38.3 10.6 87.7
2015 404 41.0 9.8 100
2016 413 39.0 10.5 100
2017 389 37.1 10.4 99.2
2018 433 36.8 11.7 99.3
2019 458 35.2 13.0 99.3
2020 399 37.4 10.6 70.2
2021 410 40.6 10.0 70
2022 381 33.6 11.3 100
2023 383 32.6 11.7 100

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 Arapahoe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 283 n/a n/a n/a
1990 257 19.0 13.5 n/a
1991 298 15.0 19.8 79.5
1992 238 18.0 13.2 89.1
1993 257 29.0 8.9 83.7
1994 257 28.0 9.2 94.9
1995 248 32.0 7.8 85.5
1996 248 32.0 7.8 85.5
1997 243 27.5 8.8 86.8
1998 235 27.3 8.6 78.3
1999 312 28.5 10.9 87.2
2000 269 30.0 9.0 89.2
2001 280 26.0 10.8 98.9
2002 277 24.0 11.5 94.6
2003 277 24.0 11.5 94.6
2004 297 33.0 9.0 94.3
2005 290 34.0 8.5 95.2
2006 302 36.0 8.4 94.7
2007 279 40.8 6.8 94.3
2008 277 36.0 7.7 95.3
2009 281 37.6 7.5 98.9
2010 281 36.1 7.4 98.9
2011 355 n/a n/a 99.2
2012 381 70.6 5.3 99.2
2013 385 n/a n/a 99.2
2014 408 38.3 10.6 87.7
2015 404 41.0 9.8 100
2016 413 39.0 10.5 100
2017 389 37.1 10.4 99.2
2018 433 36.8 11.7 99.3
2019 458 35.2 13.0 99.3
2020 399 37.4 10.6 70.2
2021 410 40.6 10.0 70
2022 381 33.6 11.3 100
2023 383 32.6 11.7 100

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Arapahoe Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,682 (6.3%) $24,945 (93.7%) $26,628
2020 $3,130 (9.3%) $30,476 (90.7%) $33,607
2021 $4,309 (13.6%) $27,429 (86.4%) $31,739
2022 $3,938 (10.7%) $32,979 (89.3%) $36,918
2023 $5,898 (13.8%) $36,711 (86.2%) $42,608

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Arapahoe Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 153rd of 153 Elementary schoolsRanks 143rd of 144 Elementary schools
 0.7%
Ranks 75th of 76 Middle schoolsRanks 73rd of 74 Middle schools
 0%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Arapahoe Elementary)12.85.5
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fremont County School District #38)12.85.5
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)49.145.5
 3.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Arapahoe Elementary)19.28.7
 10.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Fremont County School District #38)19.28.7
 10.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)60.859.8
 1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Arapahoe Elementary)16.718
 1.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Fremont County School District #38)16.718
 1.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)58.654.4
 4.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Arapahoe Elementary)7.15.1
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fremont County School District #38)7.15.1
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)5249.1
 2.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Arapahoe Elementary)23.733.3
 9.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Fremont County School District #38)23.733.3
 9.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)60.759.8
 0.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students458383
 16.4%
African American00
American Indian451370
 18%
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White79
 28.6%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.3%100%
 0.7%


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Students at Arapahoe Elementary are 97% American Indian, 2% White.

Students who attend Arapahoe Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Arapahoe Charter High School

Arapahoe Elementary ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Wyoming elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 383 students attended Arapahoe Elementary.


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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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