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Carpenter Elementary

Summary:

Carpenter Elementary is a public elementary school in Carpenter, Wyoming, serving 74 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Laramie County School District #2, which is ranked 35 out of 42 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its small size and lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools like Pine Bluffs Elementary and Burns Elementary, Carpenter Elementary has consistently underperformed academically. In the 2023-2024 school year, its proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science were around 30-33%, significantly lower than the 50-60% averages for the district and state. The school's statewide ranking has dropped from 53rd out of 151 schools in 2016-2017 to 139th out of 147 schools in 2023-2024.

Carpenter Elementary also serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 22.97% to 34.94% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years. Despite this demographic difference and the school's higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools, the academic performance at Carpenter Elementary remains significantly lower. This suggests that simply spending more money may not be the sole solution to improving the school's performance, and a more comprehensive approach may be needed to address the underlying issues and support student success.


Detail:

Public K-6

 4816 Monroe Avenue
       Carpenter, WY  82054

(307) 245-4180

District: Laramie County School District #2

SchoolDigger Rank:
139th of 147 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,518 Help


Students who attend Carpenter Elementary usually attend:

High:    Burns Junior & Senior High School
    Pine Bluffs Junior & Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.7 Help
Number of students:  74

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.4%
Hispanic:
16.2%
Two or more races:
1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carpenter Elementary ranks worse than 94.6% of elementary schools in Wyoming. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Laramie County School District #2. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.4%), Hispanic (16.2%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Laramie County School District #2. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carpenter Elementary is 7.7, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Laramie County School District #2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carpenter Elementary is $22,518, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Laramie County School District #2.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Carpenter Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Laramie County School District #2:

SchoolDigger ranks Laramie County School District #2 35th of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carpenter Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Carpenter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 38.98 88th 136 35.3%
2006 17.68 136th 145 6.2%
2007 41.39 106th 149 28.9%
2008 53.91 76th 151 49.7%
2009 57.06 63rd 150 58.0%
2010 54.05 73rd 150 51.3%
2011 50.83 86th 152 43.4%
2012 58.00 65th 143 54.5%
2013 46.95 91st 142 35.9%
2014 61.49 50th 147 66.0%
2015 47.28 91st 154 40.9%
2016 52.43 74th 148 50.0%
2017 61.18 53rd 151 64.9%
2018 54.78 68th 147 53.7%
2019 42.21 101st 153 34.0%
2021 21.46 137th 153 10.5%
2022 26.32 115th 144 20.1%
2023 48.55 79th 146 45.9%
2024 11.74 139th 147 5.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Carpenter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.27 65th 125 48.0%
2019 59.65 47th 136 65.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Carpenter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.73 80th 126 36.5%
2019 21.10 123rd 138 10.9%
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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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Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Carpenter 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 38 38
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 32 32
1991 31 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 33
1992 30 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 31
1993 42 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 45
1994 49 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 51
1995 53 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 56
1996 53 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 56
1997 68 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 69
1998 70 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 76
1999 79 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 85
2000 79 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 87
2001 63 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 68
2002 77 0 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 85
2003 77 0 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 85
2004 83 0 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 90
2005 91 0 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 96
2006 90 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 93
2007 89 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 93
2008 80 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 85
2009 73 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2010 69 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 76
2011 62 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 68
2012 56 0 0 8 0 0 3 0 67
2013 65 0 0 15 0 0 3 0 83
2014 82 0 0 11 0 0 3 0 96
2015 82 0 0 8 0 0 3 0 93
2016 79 3 0 14 0 0 0 0 96
2017 83 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 98
2018 87 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 107
2019 81 0 3 17 0 0 0 0 101
2020 72 0 0 17 0 0 1 0 90
2021 62 0 0 20 0 0 1 0 83
2022 63 0 0 20 0 0 1 0 84
2023 61 0 0 12 0 0 1 0 74

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 Carpenter Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 38 n/a n/a n/a
1990 32 5.0 6.4 n/a
1991 33 4.0 8.2 30.3
1992 31 4.0 7.7 25.8
1993 45 3.0 15.0 28.9
1994 51 3.0 17.0 17.6
1995 56 6.0 9.3 7.1
1996 56 6.0 9.3 7.1
1997 69 7.5 9.2 7.2
1998 76 8.5 8.9 14.5
1999 85 8.6 9.9 24.7
2000 87 9.0 9.7 18.4
2001 68 8.8 7.7 45.6
2002 85 7.7 11.0 11.8
2003 85 7.7 11.0 11.8
2004 90 8.2 11.0 20
2005 96 9.3 10.3 17.7
2006 93 9.0 10.3 14
2007 93 9.0 10.3 11.8
2008 85 10.1 8.4 12.9
2009 76 8.4 9.0 14.5
2010 76 8.6 8.9 22.4
2011 68 n/a n/a 35.3
2012 67 19.8 3.3 37.3
2013 83 n/a n/a 39.8
2014 96 9.9 9.6 44.8
2015 93 10.0 9.3 48.4
2016 96 9.0 10.6 42.7
2017 98 9.8 9.9 40.8
2018 107 9.1 11.6 40.2
2019 101 10.6 9.4 35.6
2020 90 9.6 9.3 36.7
2021 83 9.9 8.3 34.9
2022 84 9.8 8.4 28.6
2023 74 9.6 7.7 23

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 Carpenter Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 38 n/a n/a n/a
1990 32 5.0 6.4 n/a
1991 33 4.0 8.2 30.3
1992 31 4.0 7.7 25.8
1993 45 3.0 15.0 28.9
1994 51 3.0 17.0 17.6
1995 56 6.0 9.3 7.1
1996 56 6.0 9.3 7.1
1997 69 7.5 9.2 7.2
1998 76 8.5 8.9 14.5
1999 85 8.6 9.9 24.7
2000 87 9.0 9.7 18.4
2001 68 8.8 7.7 45.6
2002 85 7.7 11.0 11.8
2003 85 7.7 11.0 11.8
2004 90 8.2 11.0 20
2005 96 9.3 10.3 17.7
2006 93 9.0 10.3 14
2007 93 9.0 10.3 11.8
2008 85 10.1 8.4 12.9
2009 76 8.4 9.0 14.5
2010 76 8.6 8.9 22.4
2011 68 n/a n/a 35.3
2012 67 19.8 3.3 37.3
2013 83 n/a n/a 39.8
2014 96 9.9 9.6 44.8
2015 93 10.0 9.3 48.4
2016 96 9.0 10.6 42.7
2017 98 9.8 9.9 40.8
2018 107 9.1 11.6 40.2
2019 101 10.6 9.4 35.6
2020 90 9.6 9.3 36.7
2021 83 9.9 8.3 34.9
2022 84 9.8 8.4 28.6
2023 74 9.6 7.7 23

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 Carpenter Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,101 (5.8%) $18,007 (94.2%) $19,108
2020 $945 (4.8%) $18,638 (95.2%) $19,583
2021 $1,769 (8.1%) $20,055 (91.9%) $21,824
2023 $2,346 (10.4%) $20,172 (89.6%) $22,518

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Carpenter 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 101st of 153 Elementary schoolsRanks 79th of 146 Elementary schools
 11.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Carpenter Elementary)57.123.1
 34%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Laramie County School District #2)53.758.1
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)54.847.9
 6.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carpenter Elementary)46.728.6
 18.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Laramie County School District #2)60.752.6
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)53.553.5
4th Grade English Language Arts (Carpenter Elementary)42.930.8
 12.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Laramie County School District #2)49.447.4
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)49.145.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carpenter Elementary)57.146.2
 10.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Laramie County School District #2)54.457.9
 3.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)5351.1
 1.9%
4th Grade Science (Carpenter Elementary)35.746.2
 10.5%
   4th Grade Science (Laramie County School District #2)44.448.9
 4.5%
   4th Grade Science (Wyoming)5250.2
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carpenter Elementary)6027.3
 32.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Laramie County School District #2)55.146.7
 8.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)55.657
 1.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carpenter Elementary)5055.6
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Laramie County School District #2)60.952
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)55.453.7
 1.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Carpenter Elementary)63.281.8
 18.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Laramie County School District #2)62.367.7
 5.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)60.859.8
 1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Carpenter Elementary)42.181.8
 39.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Laramie County School District #2)61.369.7
 8.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)55.151.5
 3.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students10174
 26.7%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic1712
 29.4%
Pacific Islander00
White8161
 24.7%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.6%23%
 12.7%

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Carpenter Elementary ranks in the bottom 5.4% of Wyoming elementary schools.

Students who attend Carpenter Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Burns Junior & Senior High School
High : Pine Bluffs Junior & Senior High School

Students at Carpenter Elementary are 82% White, 16% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 74 students attended Carpenter Elementary.


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