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Laura Irwin Elementary

Summary:

Laura Irwin Elementary is a public elementary school located in Basin, Wyoming, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 101 students. The school is part of the Big Horn County School District #4, which is ranked 4 out of 42 districts in Wyoming and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Laura Irwin Elementary has shown mixed academic performance, with its statewide ranking ranging from 66th to 141st out of 144-154 Wyoming elementary schools, the school has some strengths. Female students and students with special education needs have consistently outperformed their peers, and the school's performance in 4th and 5th-grade English Language Arts (ELA) was above the state average. However, the school's performance in 3rd-grade ELA and 5th-grade Mathematics was below the state average. The school has a relatively high per-student spending and a low student-to-teacher ratio, but a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools, Burlington Elementary, located 19.46 miles away, has consistently outperformed Laura Irwin Elementary in academic metrics, while Greybull Elementary, located 7.07 miles away, has shown more mixed performance. Laura Irwin Elementary also has significantly higher per-student spending and a lower student-to-teacher ratio compared to the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1211 W. B Street
       Basin, WY  82410

(307) 568-2488

District: Big Horn County School District #4

SchoolDigger Rank:
95th of 147 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,698 Help


Students who attend Laura Irwin Elementary usually attend:

High:    Riverside Middle/High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.9 Help
Number of students:  106

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.1%
Hispanic:
11.3%
Two or more races:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.7% Help


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Compare Details Laura Irwin Elementary ranks worse than 64.6% of elementary schools in Wyoming. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.9. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.1%), Hispanic (11.3%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laura Irwin Elementary is 8.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laura Irwin Elementary is $26,698.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laura Irwin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Laura Irwin Elementary 95th of 147 Wyoming public elementary schools. (See Laura Irwin Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Big Horn County School District #4:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Horn County School District #4 4th of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Laura Irwin Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Laura Irwin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 28.04 101st 131 22.9%
2005 46.91 68th 136 50.0%
2006 17.14 138th 145 4.8%
2007 67.15 42nd 149 71.8%
2008 46.01 96th 151 36.4%
2009 30.94 128th 150 14.7%
2010 33.96 117th 150 22.0%
2011 45.36 101st 152 33.6%
2012 60.47 57th 143 60.1%
2013 68.78 36th 142 74.6%
2014 43.98 94th 147 36.1%
2015 18.08 141st 154 8.4%
2016 47.08 89th 148 39.9%
2017 37.63 110th 151 27.2%
2018 42.89 102nd 147 30.6%
2019 47.54 87th 153 43.1%
2021 34.23 117th 153 23.5%
2022 47.31 89th 144 38.2%
2023 56.30 66th 146 54.8%
2024 42.90 95th 147 35.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Laura Irwin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.61 10th 75 86.7%
2023 47.68 43rd 77 44.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laura Irwin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.35 18th 99 81.8%
2019 62.15 45th 132 65.9%
2021 44.81 69th 119 42.0%
2022 45.80 59th 110 46.4%
2023 48.40 61st 115 47.0%
2024 65.38 31st 122 74.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Laura Irwin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.65 80th 125 36.0%
2019 30.43 107th 136 21.3%
2021 68.18 33rd 132 75.0%
2022 60.50 46th 126 63.5%
2023 70.29 30th 129 76.7%
2024 52.17 62nd 125 50.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Laura Irwin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.11 83rd 126 34.1%
2019 61.45 51st 138 63.0%
2021 23.39 112th 134 16.4%
2022 39.32 84th 127 33.9%
2023 41.93 88th 132 33.3%
2024 34.41 98th 130 24.6%
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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 Laura Irwin 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 159 159
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 160 160
1991 134 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 136
1992 98 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 103
1993 107 0 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 111
1994 90 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 93
1995 84 0 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 91
1996 84 0 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 91
1997 99 0 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 106
1998 105 0 0 6 7 n/a n/a 0 118
1999 111 0 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 122
2000 113 0 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 126
2001 113 0 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 126
2002 107 0 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2003 107 0 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2004 107 0 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2005 100 0 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2006 95 0 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2007 101 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 106
2008 108 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 112
2009 108 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2010 98 0 0 11 0 0 3 0 112
2011 89 0 0 13 0 0 5 0 107
2012 101 1 0 22 0 0 1 0 125
2013 93 2 0 23 0 0 1 0 119
2014 85 2 0 20 0 0 0 0 107
2015 93 2 0 20 0 0 2 0 117
2016 91 0 0 18 0 0 2 0 111
2017 88 0 0 14 0 0 2 0 104
2018 97 0 0 14 0 0 2 0 113
2019 97 1 0 9 0 0 2 0 109
2020 86 0 1 11 0 0 1 0 99
2021 101 1 0 10 1 0 1 0 114
2022 88 1 0 13 0 0 4 0 106
2023 85 1 0 10 1 0 4 0 101
2024 87 0 0 12 1 0 6 0 106

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 Laura Irwin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 159 n/a n/a n/a
1990 160 10.0 16.0 n/a
1991 136 10.0 13.6 25
1992 103 9.8 10.5 25.2
1993 111 10.0 11.1 22.5
1994 93 10.0 9.3 21.5
1995 91 7.0 13.0 35.2
1996 91 7.0 13.0 35.2
1997 106 8.5 12.5 25.5
1998 118 7.5 15.7 28
1999 122 9.5 12.8 33.6
2000 126 9.0 14.0 35.7
2001 126 10.0 12.6 77.8
2002 117 7.8 15.0 37.6
2003 117 7.8 15.0 37.6
2004 118 9.5 12.4 46.6
2005 111 8.7 12.8 56.8
2006 107 10.7 10.0 55.1
2007 106 10.7 9.9 51.9
2008 112 13.2 8.5 52.7
2009 113 11.5 9.8 50.4
2010 112 11.3 9.7 50.9
2011 107 n/a n/a 53.3
2012 125 11.4 10.9 49.6
2013 119 n/a n/a 49.6
2014 107 13.0 8.2 38.3
2015 117 12.0 9.7 41.9
2016 111 12.0 9.2 58.6
2017 104 12.1 8.5 55.8
2018 113 10.8 10.3 51.3
2019 109 12.8 8.4 48.6
2020 99 9.8 10.0 51.5
2021 114 9.8 11.5 48.2
2022 106 9.8 10.7 50.9
2023 101 10.8 9.2 51.5
2024 106 11.8 8.9 55.7

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 Laura Irwin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 159 n/a n/a n/a
1990 160 10.0 16.0 n/a
1991 136 10.0 13.6 25
1992 103 9.8 10.5 25.2
1993 111 10.0 11.1 22.5
1994 93 10.0 9.3 21.5
1995 91 7.0 13.0 35.2
1996 91 7.0 13.0 35.2
1997 106 8.5 12.5 25.5
1998 118 7.5 15.7 28
1999 122 9.5 12.8 33.6
2000 126 9.0 14.0 35.7
2001 126 10.0 12.6 77.8
2002 117 7.8 15.0 37.6
2003 117 7.8 15.0 37.6
2004 118 9.5 12.4 46.6
2005 111 8.7 12.8 56.8
2006 107 10.7 10.0 55.1
2007 106 10.7 9.9 51.9
2008 112 13.2 8.5 52.7
2009 113 11.5 9.8 50.4
2010 112 11.3 9.7 50.9
2011 107 n/a n/a 53.3
2012 125 11.4 10.9 49.6
2013 119 n/a n/a 49.6
2014 107 13.0 8.2 38.3
2015 117 12.0 9.7 41.9
2016 111 12.0 9.2 58.6
2017 104 12.1 8.5 55.8
2018 113 10.8 10.3 51.3
2019 109 12.8 8.4 48.6
2020 99 9.8 10.0 51.5
2021 114 9.8 11.5 48.2
2022 106 9.8 10.7 50.9
2023 101 10.8 9.2 51.5
2024 106 11.8 8.9 55.7

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 Laura Irwin Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,991 (8.6%) $21,218 (91.4%) $23,209
2020 $1,721 (7.3%) $21,832 (92.7%) $23,552
2021 $2,805 (11.8%) $20,929 (88.2%) $23,734
2022 $2,076 (8.6%) $22,179 (91.4%) $24,254
2023 $2,708 (10.1%) $23,990 (89.9%) $26,698

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Laura Irwin Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 87th of 153 Elementary schoolsRanks 66th of 146 Elementary schools
 11.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Laura Irwin Elementary)28.655.6
 27%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Big Horn County School District #4)28.655.6
 27%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)54.848.3
 6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Laura Irwin Elementary)57.166.7
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Big Horn County School District #4)57.166.7
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)53.553.5
4th Grade English Language Arts (Laura Irwin Elementary)53.339.1
 14.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Big Horn County School District #4)53.339.1
 14.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)49.145.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Laura Irwin Elementary)46.747.8
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Big Horn County School District #4)46.747.8
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)5351.1
 1.9%
4th Grade Science (Laura Irwin Elementary)73.352.2
 21.1%
   4th Grade Science (Big Horn County School District #4)73.352.2
 21.1%
   4th Grade Science (Wyoming)5250.2
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Laura Irwin Elementary)61.961.1
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Big Horn County School District #4)61.961.1
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)55.654.9
 0.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Laura Irwin Elementary)38.161.1
 23%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Big Horn County School District #4)38.161.1
 23%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)55.453.7
 1.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students109101
 7.3%
African American11
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic910
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White9785
 12.4%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.6%51.5%
 2.9%

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Students at Laura Irwin Elementary are 82% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Laura Irwin Elementary ranks 95th of 147 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 106 students attended Laura Irwin Elementary.

Students who attend Laura Irwin Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Riverside Middle/High School


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