Is Pine Bluffs Elementary a good school?

Pine Bluffs Elementary ranks 42 nd of 147 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pine Bluffs Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 170 students attended Pine Bluffs Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Pine Bluffs Elementary?

Students at Pine Bluffs Elementary are 81% White, 18% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Pine Bluffs Elementary attend?

Students who attend Pine Bluffs Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Burns Junior & Senior High School High : Pine Bluffs Junior & Senior High School

Pine Bluffs Elementary

Summary:

Pine Bluffs Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the small town of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, which is part of the Laramie County School District #2. Despite the district's overall ranking of 35 out of 42 in the state, Pine Bluffs Elementary has consistently outperformed its peers, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2023-2024 school year.

One of the key factors that sets Pine Bluffs Elementary apart is its strong academic performance. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with 72.2% of 6th graders proficient or better in ELA and 80% of 3rd graders proficient or better in math, compared to 72.9% and 61.2% for the district, respectively. The school also stands out for its particularly strong performance among female students and special education students, ranking 19th and 27th out of all Wyoming elementary schools in those subgroups.

Despite serving a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 36.27% to 47.95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Pine Bluffs Elementary has been able to maintain its strong academic performance. This is likely due in part to the district's investment of $17,355 per student, which is higher than the state average. Compared to other elementary schools in the Laramie County School District #2, Pine Bluffs Elementary stands out as the highest-performing, with significantly better test scores and statewide rankings than its smaller, more rural counterparts.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

503 Elm Street
Pine Bluffs, WY 82082

(307) 245-4070

District: Laramie County School District #2

SchoolDigger Rank:
42^nd of 147 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,355

Students who attend Pine Bluffs Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 170

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.2%

Hispanic:

17.6%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pine Bluffs Elementary ranks better than 71.4% of elementary schools in Wyoming. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Laramie County School District #2! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.44. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.2%), Hispanic (17.6%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pine Bluffs Elementary is 10. 2 elementary schools in the Laramie County School District #2 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Pine Bluffs Elementary employs 16.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pine Bluffs Elementary is $17,355. 2 elementary schools in the Laramie County School District #2 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pine Bluffs Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Pine Bluffs Elementary 42^nd of 147 Wyoming public elementary schools. (See Pine Bluffs 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:

Laramie County School District #2:

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

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Rank History for Pine Bluffs Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pine Bluffs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2004	24.26	106^th	131	19.1%
2005	23.38	116^th	136	14.7%
2006	52.18	71^st	145	51.0%
2007	47.83	88^th	149	40.9%
2008	62.23	51^st	151	66.2%
2009	69.36	35^th	150	76.7%
2010	71.18	37^th	150	75.3%
2011	70.41	36^th	152	76.3%
2012	68.10	37^th	143	74.1%
2013	47.51	90^th	142	36.6%
2014	50.44	77^th	147	47.6%
2015	22.18	136^th	154	11.7%
2016	51.90	76^th	148	48.6%
2017	43.11	103^rd	151	31.8%
2018	32.97	118^th	147	19.7%
2019	49.81	79^th	153	48.4%
2021	57.23	64^th	153	58.2%
2022	57.69	61^st	144	57.6%
2023	57.16	63^rd	146	56.8%
2024	67.44	42^nd	147	71.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Pine Bluffs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	62.58	18^th	64	71.9%
2019	41.29	44^th	75	41.3%
2024	60.54	27^th	84	67.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pine Bluffs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	42.25	64^th	99	35.4%
2019	22.55	117^th	132	11.4%
2021	64.91	29^th	119	75.6%
2022	70.56	21^st	110	80.9%
2023	40.92	76^th	115	33.9%
2024	60.68	42^nd	122	65.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Pine Bluffs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	42.17	85^th	125	32.0%
2019	45.11	84^th	136	38.2%
2021	61.39	47^th	132	64.4%
2022	62.78	39^th	126	69.0%
2023	41.65	86^th	129	33.3%
2024	77.38	19^th	125	84.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Pine Bluffs Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	28.85	102^nd	126	19.0%
2019	42.64	86^th	138	37.7%
2021	45.19	82^nd	134	38.8%
2022	48.53	70^th	127	44.9%
2023	59.13	54^th	132	59.1%
2024	60.30	54^th	130	58.5%

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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 Pine Bluffs 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	127	127
1990	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	174	174
1991	166	0	3	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
1992	160	0	3	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	180
1993	155	0	2	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	171
1994	182	1	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	199
1995	199	0	1	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
1996	199	0	1	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
1997	202	2	3	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	221
1998	188	3	2	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	211
1999	177	2	1	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
2000	159	0	1	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	182
2001	165	0	1	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	185
2002	138	1	0	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	158
2003	138	1	0	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	158
2004	139	1	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
2005	148	2	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	170
2006	143	1	0	22	4	n/a	n/a	0	170
2007	129	1	0	25	6	n/a	n/a	0	161
2008	118	1	1	27	4	n/a	n/a	0	151
2009	108	1	3	26	4	n/a	n/a	0	142
2010	102	1	1	34	4	0	0	0	142
2011	108	0	1	31	5	0	2	0	147
2012	116	1	2	35	4	0	2	0	160
2013	115	0	2	31	2	0	1	0	151
2014	116	0	2	18	5	0	1	0	142
2015	121	1	2	31	5	0	2	0	162
2016	117	1	2	27	2	0	0	0	149
2017	112	1	2	27	4	0	0	0	146
2018	129	1	2	20	1	0	0	0	153
2019	136	0	2	18	1	0	0	0	157
2020	137	0	1	11	2	0	1	0	152
2021	153	0	2	13	0	0	3	0	171
2022	166	2	1	18	1	0	5	0	193
2023	172	1	3	24	1	0	3	0	204
2024	138	0	0	30	0	0	2	0	170

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pine Bluffs Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	127	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	174	15.0	11.6	n/a
1991	184	16.0	11.5	31
1992	180	12.0	15.0	26.7
1993	171	14.5	11.8	23.4
1994	199	15.0	13.3	18.6
1995	217	15.3	14.2	16.6
1996	217	15.3	14.2	16.6
1997	221	17.2	12.8	40.3
1998	211	18.1	11.7	28.9
1999	205	18.4	11.1	37.6
2000	182	17.2	10.6	41.2
2001	185	17.3	10.7	73
2002	158	14.8	10.7	43
2003	158	14.8	10.7	43
2004	158	16.3	9.7	39.9
2005	170	18.3	9.3	34.1
2006	170	16.7	10.2	42.4
2007	161	15.8	10.2	39.1
2008	151	16.1	9.4	39.1
2009	142	15.5	9.1	33.1
2010	142	15.8	9.1	28.9
2011	147	n/a	n/a	36.1
2012	160	26.6	5.9	42.5
2013	151	n/a	n/a	40.4
2014	142	14.9	9.5	43.7
2015	162	14.0	11.5	53.1
2016	149	15.0	9.9	48.3
2017	146	14.2	10.2	45.9
2018	153	14.4	10.5	45.8
2019	157	13.4	11.6	45.2
2020	152	14.4	10.5	39.5
2021	171	13.2	12.9	48
2022	193	14.9	12.8	36.3
2023	204	14.9	13.6	41.2
2024	170	16.8	10.0	44.1

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 Pine Bluffs Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	127	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	174	15.0	11.6	n/a
1991	184	16.0	11.5	31
1992	180	12.0	15.0	26.7
1993	171	14.5	11.8	23.4
1994	199	15.0	13.3	18.6
1995	217	15.3	14.2	16.6
1996	217	15.3	14.2	16.6
1997	221	17.2	12.8	40.3
1998	211	18.1	11.7	28.9
1999	205	18.4	11.1	37.6
2000	182	17.2	10.6	41.2
2001	185	17.3	10.7	73
2002	158	14.8	10.7	43
2003	158	14.8	10.7	43
2004	158	16.3	9.7	39.9
2005	170	18.3	9.3	34.1
2006	170	16.7	10.2	42.4
2007	161	15.8	10.2	39.1
2008	151	16.1	9.4	39.1
2009	142	15.5	9.1	33.1
2010	142	15.8	9.1	28.9
2011	147	n/a	n/a	36.1
2012	160	26.6	5.9	42.5
2013	151	n/a	n/a	40.4
2014	142	14.9	9.5	43.7
2015	162	14.0	11.5	53.1
2016	149	15.0	9.9	48.3
2017	146	14.2	10.2	45.9
2018	153	14.4	10.5	45.8
2019	157	13.4	11.6	45.2
2020	152	14.4	10.5	39.5
2021	171	13.2	12.9	48
2022	193	14.9	12.8	36.3
2023	204	14.9	13.6	41.2
2024	170	16.8	10.0	44.1

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 Pine Bluffs Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$789 (4.5%)	$16,749 (95.5%)	$17,539
2020	$604 (3.3%)	$17,698 (96.7%)	$18,302
2021	$1,444 (8.0%)	$16,535 (92.0%)	$17,979
2023	$2,492 (14.4%)	$14,864 (85.6%)	$17,355

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pine Bluffs Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 79^th of 153 Elementary schools	Ranks 63^rd of 146 Elementary schools	8.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pine Bluffs Elementary)	39.1	64	24.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Laramie County School District #2)	53.7	42.1	11.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	54.8	48.3	6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pine Bluffs Elementary)	58.3	88	29.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Laramie County School District #2)	60.7	52.6	8.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	53.5	53.5
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Bluffs Elementary)	48	53.1	5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Laramie County School District #2)	49.4	47.4	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	49.1	45.5	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pine Bluffs Elementary)	61.5	53.1	8.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Laramie County School District #2)	54.4	57.9	3.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	53	51.1	1.9%
4th Grade Science (Pine Bluffs Elementary)	53.9	58.1	4.2%
4th Grade Science (Laramie County School District #2)	44.4	48.9	4.5%
4th Grade Science (Wyoming)	52	50.2	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Bluffs Elementary)	44.4	57.1	12.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Laramie County School District #2)	55.1	52.7	2.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	55.6	54.9	0.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pine Bluffs Elementary)	44.4	42.9	1.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Laramie County School District #2)	60.9	52	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	55.4	53.7	1.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pine Bluffs Elementary)	63.2	52.9	10.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Laramie County School District #2)	62.3	67.7	5.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	60.8	59.8	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pine Bluffs Elementary)	84.2	47.1	37.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Laramie County School District #2)	61.3	69.7	8.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	55.1	51.5	3.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	157	204	29.9%
African American	0	1
American Indian	1	1
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	18	24	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	136	172	26.5%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.2%	41.2%	4%

Schools Near Pine Bluffs 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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 3rd Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 4th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 5th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 6th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pine Bluffs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	503 Elm Street	Pine Bluffs	82082	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #2	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 245-4070	170	17	10.0	44.1%	138 (81.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	67.4	42^nd of 147 public elementary schools	71.4%		57.2	63^rd of 146 public elementary schools	56.8%	21	55.0	48.0	56.7	72.2	80.0	64.0	63.3	66.7	56.0	$17,355	$2,492	$14,864
Burns Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	630 East 4th	Burns	82053	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #2	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 245-4150	260	22	11.5	37.7%	223 (85.8%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	52.1	77^th of 147 public elementary schools	47.6%		46.4	84^th of 146 public elementary schools	42.5%	7	51.5	39.4	51.3	68.3	52.9	60.6	66.7	73.2	27.3	$16,452	$1,605	$14,847
Albin Elementary	Public	K-6	426 5th Avenue	Albin	82050	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #2	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 245-4090	39	7	5.9	61.5%	24 (61.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (38.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39	105^th of 147 public elementary schools	28.6%					(n/a)		50.0				33.3		66.7	33.3	$31,918	$3,045	$28,873
Carpenter Elementary	Public	K-6	4816 Monroe Avenue	Carpenter	82054	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #2	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 245-4180	71	10	7.2	47.9%	54 (76.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (22.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	11.7	139^th of 147 public elementary schools	5.4%		48.5	79^th of 146 public elementary schools	45.9%	60	33.3		30.8		33.3	33.3	33.3		33.3	$22,518	$2,346	$20,172

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Schools Near Pine Bluffs Elementary