Cloud Peak Elementary

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Cloud Peak Elementary ranks 44 th of 147 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Cloud Peak Elementary is a public elementary school in Buffalo, Wyoming, serving 232 students in grades 3-5 and part of the Johnson County School District #1. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state averages in Wyoming's standardized assessments, making it a strong academic choice for families in the area.

Cloud Peak Elementary's academic performance is impressive, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 61.1% in 3rd grade ELA, 65.5% in 3rd grade Math, and 54.9% in 4th grade Science, compared to the respective state averages of 52.4%, 56.1%, and 52%. The school's performance is generally on par or slightly higher than the Johnson County School District #1 averages, indicating it is a strong performer within its district.

While Cloud Peak Elementary's overall academic performance is commendable, the school's data reveals some disparities in student subgroup performance. Male students and white students have consistently outperformed their peers, while multi-racial students and special education students have shown relatively lower performance. The school's performance for low socioeconomic status students has been mixed, with a drop in ranking in the 2022-2023 school year. These findings suggest a need for the school to further investigate and address any underlying factors contributing to these disparities to ensure equitable learning opportunities for all students. Interestingly, the nearby Story Elementary school, which is part of a different district, has also demonstrated impressive academic results, particularly in Mathematics and Science, providing a valuable regional comparison.

Detail:

Public 3-5

100 Conrad
Buffalo, WY 82834

(307) 684-0153

District: Johnson County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
44^th of 147 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,635

Students who attend Cloud Peak Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Clear Creek Middle School
High:	Buffalo High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 232

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.2%

Two or more races:

4.3%

American Indian:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cloud Peak Elementary ranks better than 70.1% of elementary schools in Wyoming. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.88. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.2%), two or more races (4.3%), American Indian (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cloud Peak Elementary is 10.4. (See more...)

Compare Cloud Peak Elementary employs 22.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cloud Peak Elementary is $21,635.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cloud Peak Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Cloud Peak Elementary 44^th of 147 Wyoming public elementary schools. (See Cloud Peak Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Johnson County School District #1:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnson County School District #1 15^th of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Cloud Peak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2006	34.98	115^th	145	20.7%
2007	59.54	57^th	149	61.7%
2008	47.75	93^rd	151	38.4%
2009	52.37	75^th	150	50.0%
2010	30.38	128^th	150	14.7%
2011	58.65	70^th	152	53.9%
2012	52.11	76^th	143	46.9%
2013	59.06	60^th	142	57.7%
2015	49.63	84^th	154	45.5%
2016	56.69	66^th	148	55.4%
2017	46.84	89^th	151	41.1%
2018	43.76	96^th	147	34.7%
2019	57.55	61^st	153	60.1%
2021	56.99	67^th	153	56.2%
2022	58.33	57^th	144	60.4%
2023	57.62	62^nd	146	57.5%
2024	66.88	44^th	147	70.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cloud Peak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	6.63	9^th	9	0.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cloud Peak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	22.52	57^th	64	10.9%
2019	42.09	43^rd	75	42.7%
2021	32.59	53^rd	71	25.4%
2023	32.71	58^th	77	24.7%
2024	40.49	53^rd	84	36.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cloud Peak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	32.02	79^th	99	20.2%
2019	57.91	52^nd	132	60.6%
2021	40.65	80^th	119	32.8%
2022	33.48	80^th	110	27.3%
2023	37.84	85^th	115	26.1%
2024	68.56	26^th	122	78.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Cloud Peak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	46.83	73^rd	125	41.6%
2019	59.61	48^th	136	64.7%
2021	58.29	55^th	132	58.3%
2022	58.66	52^nd	126	58.7%
2023	59.29	50^th	129	61.2%
2024	53.94	60^th	125	52.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Cloud Peak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	50.08	33^rd	72	54.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Cloud Peak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	42.41	81^st	126	35.7%
2019	58.18	54^th	138	60.9%
2021	57.17	56^th	134	58.2%
2022	57.35	55^th	127	56.7%
2023	56.03	58^th	132	56.1%
2024	75.38	26^th	130	80.0%

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Rank History for White students at Cloud Peak Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	41.05	69^th	103	33.0%
2019	56.14	55^th	120	54.2%
2021	61.06	48^th	113	57.5%
2022	61.66	41^st	103	60.2%
2023	58.50	43^rd	101	57.4%
2024	69.65	31^st	105	70.5%

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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.

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cloud Peak 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	157	157
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	170	170
1991	138	0	0	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	142
1992	146	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	148
1993	129	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	131
1994	89	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	90
1995	105	0	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	112
1996	105	0	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	112
1997	101	0	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	110
1998	104	2	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	112
1999	89	0	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	94
2000	77	0	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	83
2001	88	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	91
2002	76	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	80
2003	76	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	80
2004	81	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	84
2005	72	0	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	79
2006	70	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	75
2007	76	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	80
2008	80	2	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	88
2009	152	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	156
2010	147	0	0	9	1	1	6	0	164
2011	145	0	0	8	2	1	6	0	162
2012	144	0	0	7	2	0	2	0	155
2013	154	1	0	9	2	0	4	0	170
2014	234	1	1	14	5	0	8	0	263
2015	248	0	1	18	5	0	8	0	280
2016	249	0	0	22	2	1	7	0	281
2017	259	0	0	10	4	1	7	0	281
2018	260	1	1	6	5	1	10	0	284
2019	249	3	2	5	6	0	11	0	276
2020	246	4	2	3	6	1	13	0	275
2021	201	3	2	13	4	1	11	0	235
2022	208	2	1	9	4	1	13	0	238
2023	214	0	1	3	4	0	10	0	232

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 Cloud Peak Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	157	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	170	15.0	11.3	n/a
1991	142	7.0	20.2	26.1
1992	148	7.0	21.1	27
1993	131	6.0	21.8	19.1
1994	90	6.0	15.0	16.7
1995	112	5.3	21.1	23.2
1996	112	5.3	21.1	23.2
1997	110	6.7	16.4	22.7
1998	112	8.0	14.0	18.8
1999	94	8.0	11.8	28.7
2000	83	6.2	13.4	24.1
2001	91	5.0	18.2	63.7
2002	80	6.2	12.9	26.3
2003	80	6.2	12.9	26.3
2004	84	5.5	15.3	25
2005	79	5.8	13.6	40.5
2006	75	4.9	15.3	25.3
2007	80	5.6	14.3	26.3
2008	88	5.3	16.6	13.6
2009	156	12.1	12.8	34.6
2010	164	12.5	13.4	39.6
2011	162	n/a	n/a	34
2012	155	13.3	11.6	32.3
2013	170	n/a	n/a	35.9
2014	263	19.1	13.7	41.1
2015	280	20.0	14.0	36.1
2016	281	21.0	13.3	30.6
2017	281	20.6	13.5	33.5
2018	284	20.6	13.7	32.7
2019	276	19.4	14.1	29.3
2020	275	22.0	12.4	23.3
2021	235	21.0	11.1	31.5
2022	238	19.0	12.4	27.7
2023	232	22.2	10.4	26.7

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 Cloud Peak Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	157	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	170	15.0	11.3	n/a
1991	142	7.0	20.2	26.1
1992	148	7.0	21.1	27
1993	131	6.0	21.8	19.1
1994	90	6.0	15.0	16.7
1995	112	5.3	21.1	23.2
1996	112	5.3	21.1	23.2
1997	110	6.7	16.4	22.7
1998	112	8.0	14.0	18.8
1999	94	8.0	11.8	28.7
2000	83	6.2	13.4	24.1
2001	91	5.0	18.2	63.7
2002	80	6.2	12.9	26.3
2003	80	6.2	12.9	26.3
2004	84	5.5	15.3	25
2005	79	5.8	13.6	40.5
2006	75	4.9	15.3	25.3
2007	80	5.6	14.3	26.3
2008	88	5.3	16.6	13.6
2009	156	12.1	12.8	34.6
2010	164	12.5	13.4	39.6
2011	162	n/a	n/a	34
2012	155	13.3	11.6	32.3
2013	170	n/a	n/a	35.9
2014	263	19.1	13.7	41.1
2015	280	20.0	14.0	36.1
2016	281	21.0	13.3	30.6
2017	281	20.6	13.5	33.5
2018	284	20.6	13.7	32.7
2019	276	19.4	14.1	29.3
2020	275	22.0	12.4	23.3
2021	235	21.0	11.1	31.5
2022	238	19.0	12.4	27.7
2023	232	22.2	10.4	26.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cloud Peak Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$683 (5.3%)	$12,313 (94.7%)	$12,996
2020	$1,184 (8.0%)	$13,626 (92.0%)	$14,809
2021	$1,472 (8.0%)	$16,945 (92.0%)	$18,417
2022	$1,793 (10.5%)	$15,319 (89.5%)	$17,113
2023	$5,509 (25.5%)	$16,127 (74.5%)	$21,635

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cloud Peak 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.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 61^st of 153 Elementary schools	Ranks 62^nd of 146 Elementary schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cloud Peak Elementary)	70.7	48.2	22.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Johnson County School District #1)	69	47.2	21.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	54.8	48.3	6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cloud Peak Elementary)	75	60.2	14.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Johnson County School District #1)	73	59.6	13.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	53.5	53.5
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cloud Peak Elementary)	43	42.1	0.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Johnson County School District #1)	44.1	41.7	2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	49.1	45.5	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cloud Peak Elementary)	49.5	59.2	9.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Johnson County School District #1)	49	57.1	8.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	53	51.1	1.9%
4th Grade Science (Cloud Peak Elementary)	54.8	56.6	1.8%
4th Grade Science (Johnson County School District #1)	53.9	57.1	3.2%
4th Grade Science (Wyoming)	52	50.2	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cloud Peak Elementary)	55.6	61.1	5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Johnson County School District #1)	55.6	62.8	7.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	55.6	54.9	0.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cloud Peak Elementary)	56.7	59.7	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Johnson County School District #1)	57.6	62.8	5.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	55.4	53.7	1.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	276	232	15.9%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	6	4	33.3%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	5	3	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	249	214	14.1%
Two or More Races	11	10	9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.3%	26.7%	2.6%

Schools Near Cloud Peak Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WY-TOPP English Language Arts (2024)			WY-TOPP Mathematics (2024)			WY-TOPP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 4th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 5th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 3rd Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 4th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 5th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cloud Peak Elementary	Public	3-5	100 Conrad	Buffalo	82834	Johnson County	Johnson County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 684-0153	232	22	10.4	26.7%	214 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.3%)	66.9	44^th of 147 public elementary schools	70.1%		57.6	62^nd of 146 public elementary schools	57.5%	18	61.1	53.7	65.8	65.5	62.2	62.3	54.9	$21,635	$5,509	$16,127
Meadowlark Elementary	Public	K-2	550 South Burritt Avenue	Buffalo	82834	Johnson County	Johnson County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 684-9518	212	24	9.0	25.5%	195 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.1%)								(n/a)								$18,839	$1,248	$17,591
Story Elementary	Public	K-5	103 Fish Hatchery Road	Story	82842	Sheridan County	Sheridan County School District #2	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 683-2316	37	3	10.8	24.3%	37 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					66.7		66.7	$17,631	$2,321	$15,310

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