Summary:
Bain Elementary is a public elementary school in Cheyenne, Wyoming, serving 224 students in grades K-6 and part of the Laramie County School District #1. However, the school has seen a steady decline in its academic performance and statewide rankings over the past several years, now ranking 114th out of 147 Wyoming elementary schools and holding a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Bain Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, Bain's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 41.2%, compared to 49.5% for the district and 52.4% for the state. The school's rankings for specific student subgroups, such as female, male, Hispanic, White, and low socioeconomic status students, are also in the bottom half of Wyoming elementary schools. Additionally, Bain has seen a significant increase in its free and reduced lunch rate, from 21.99% in 2021-2022 to 43.3% in 2022-2023, suggesting a growing population of students from low-income families.
Compared to nearby schools in the Laramie County School District #1, such as Dildine Elementary, Saddle Ridge Elementary, and Baggs Elementary, Bain Elementary's academic performance is generally lower, with these schools having higher proficiency rates in ELA, Mathematics, and Science, as well as better overall statewide rankings. Despite Bain's relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school's declining performance and rankings suggest the need for a comprehensive review and implementation of targeted interventions to improve student learning and achievement.
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Detail:
Public K-6
District:
Laramie County School District #1
SchoolDigger Rank:
114th of 147 Wyoming Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,078
Students who attend Bain Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 11.6
Number of students: 224
Racial breakdown:
White:
74.6%
Hispanic:
18.8%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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African American:
1.8%
American Indian:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.3%
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