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Lusk Elementary

Summary:

Lusk Elementary is a public elementary school in Lusk, Wyoming, serving 302 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Niobrara County School District #1, which is ranked 38 out of 42 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lusk Elementary's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in state assessments, is consistently below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates were 53.2% in ELA and 42.6% in Math, compared to the state averages of 52.4% and 56.1%, respectively. The school's performance has been declining over the past few years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 113 out of 154 elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 130 out of 147 in 2023-2024.

Lusk Elementary's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. While Hispanic students at the school perform relatively well, ranking 21 out of 63 Wyoming elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's performance for special education students and multi-racial students is among the lowest in the state, ranking 82 out of 84 and 8 out of 8, respectively, in the same year. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic status backgrounds, with 42.05% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio have fluctuated over the years, which may be impacting its academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 425 South Maple
       Lusk, WY  82225

(307) 334-2224

District: Niobrara County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
130th of 147 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,520 Help


Students who attend Lusk Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lusk Middle School
High:    Niobrara County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  299

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.9%
Hispanic:
13.4%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lusk Elementary ranks worse than 88.4% of elementary schools in Wyoming. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.99. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.9%), Hispanic (13.4%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lusk Elementary is 10.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lusk Elementary is $19,520.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lusk Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lusk Elementary 130th of 147 Wyoming public elementary schools. (See Lusk Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Niobrara County School District #1:

SchoolDigger ranks Niobrara County School District #1 38th of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lusk Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lusk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.43 108th 131 17.6%
2005 22.69 118th 136 13.2%
2006 39.80 100th 145 31.0%
2007 52.54 77th 149 48.3%
2008 45.50 100th 151 33.8%
2009 33.16 127th 150 15.3%
2010 18.44 139th 150 7.3%
2011 34.85 117th 152 23.0%
2012 19.17 133rd 143 7.0%
2013 18.62 128th 142 9.9%
2014 21.88 134th 147 8.8%
2015 35.95 113th 154 26.6%
2016 17.58 133rd 148 10.1%
2017 20.38 138th 151 8.6%
2018 18.92 132nd 147 10.2%
2019 13.95 143rd 153 6.5%
2021 11.36 145th 153 5.2%
2022 14.38 130th 144 9.7%
2023 18.60 129th 146 11.6%
2024 17.99 130th 147 11.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lusk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 16.76 8th 8 0.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lusk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.61 67th 75 10.7%
2021 10.44 71st 71 0.0%
2023 17.90 74th 77 3.9%
2024 14.56 82nd 84 2.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lusk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.66 89th 99 10.1%
2019 21.81 118th 132 10.6%
2021 22.67 106th 119 10.9%
2022 17.93 101st 110 8.2%
2023 31.44 91st 115 20.9%
2024 63.72 34th 122 72.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Lusk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.88 101st 125 19.2%
2019 15.93 125th 136 8.1%
2021 12.35 126th 132 4.5%
2022 13.58 117th 126 7.1%
2023 19.86 114th 129 11.6%
2024 22.79 108th 125 13.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Lusk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.86 118th 126 6.3%
2019 17.69 127th 138 8.0%
2021 13.54 126th 134 6.0%
2022 18.55 113th 127 11.0%
2023 22.15 115th 132 12.9%
2024 14.35 122nd 130 6.2%
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Rank History for Virtual Education students at Lusk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.62 2nd 2 0.0%
2019 35.37 2nd 2 0.0%
2021 22.96 4th 4 0.0%
2022 44.49 2nd 3 33.3%
2023 16.83 3rd 3 0.0%
2024 33.96 3rd 3 0.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lusk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.61 51st 70 27.1%
2019 39.68 49th 75 34.7%
2021 21.47 63rd 67 6.0%
2022 26.38 54th 60 10.0%
2023 61.43 18th 55 67.3%
2024 56.09 21st 63 66.7%
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Rank History for White students at Lusk Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.38 96th 103 6.8%
2019 11.24 116th 120 3.3%
2021 11.74 106th 113 6.2%
2022 15.54 95th 103 7.8%
2023 15.04 90th 101 10.9%
2024 17.63 93rd 105 11.4%
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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 Lusk 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 217 217
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 214 214
1991 209 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1992 210 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 211
1993 221 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1994 211 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1995 202 0 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 210
1996 202 0 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 210
1997 190 1 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 196
1998 189 2 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 196
1999 185 2 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2000 175 4 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2001 151 2 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2002 144 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2003 144 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2004 150 2 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 156
2005 136 1 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 141
2006 130 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 134
2007 139 4 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 148
2008 145 4 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 155
2009 150 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2010 204 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 210
2011 247 1 3 5 1 0 1 0 258
2012 295 0 0 16 5 0 3 0 319
2013 325 0 2 32 5 2 2 0 368
2014 326 2 5 26 8 0 0 0 367
2015 334 3 2 20 8 2 0 0 369
2016 269 3 2 24 8 4 1 0 311
2017 251 0 1 27 5 1 0 0 285
2018 242 3 2 33 3 0 2 0 285
2019 244 1 3 30 5 0 1 0 284
2020 229 3 3 34 5 1 3 0 278
2021 466 8 2 102 12 2 9 0 601
2022 295 3 3 42 8 0 12 0 363
2023 245 3 3 38 3 0 10 0 302
2024 239 1 4 40 6 1 8 0 299

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 Lusk Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 217 n/a n/a n/a
1990 214 18.0 11.8 n/a
1991 212 19.0 11.1 31.1
1992 211 12.7 16.6 22.7
1993 222 17.4 12.8 33.8
1994 212 17.0 12.5 30.7
1995 210 16.0 13.1 38.6
1996 210 16.0 13.1 38.6
1997 196 16.4 12.0 39.8
1998 196 16.5 11.9 30.6
1999 191 16.2 11.8 36.1
2000 184 14.7 12.5 37.5
2001 157 15.3 10.3 70.1
2002 147 14.5 10.1 42.9
2003 147 14.5 10.1 42.9
2004 156 15.7 9.9 44.2
2005 141 16.5 8.5 38.3
2006 134 15.6 8.6 34.3
2007 148 14.6 10.1 33.1
2008 155 15.1 10.3 36.8
2009 157 15.0 10.4 40.8
2010 210 15.7 13.9 31
2011 258 n/a n/a 31
2012 319 25.5 12.4 23.5
2013 368 n/a n/a 19
2014 367 24.5 14.9 14.2
2015 369 28.0 13.1 19
2016 311 28.0 11.1 17.4
2017 285 25.9 10.9 18.2
2018 285 24.2 11.7 46.3
2019 284 24.1 11.7 40.5
2020 278 25.1 11.0 41.4
2021 601 35.5 16.9 29.1
2022 363 30.8 11.7 28.9
2023 302 26.5 11.3 42.1
2024 299 28.1 10.6 n/a

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 Lusk Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 217 n/a n/a n/a
1990 214 18.0 11.8 n/a
1991 212 19.0 11.1 31.1
1992 211 12.7 16.6 22.7
1993 222 17.4 12.8 33.8
1994 212 17.0 12.5 30.7
1995 210 16.0 13.1 38.6
1996 210 16.0 13.1 38.6
1997 196 16.4 12.0 39.8
1998 196 16.5 11.9 30.6
1999 191 16.2 11.8 36.1
2000 184 14.7 12.5 37.5
2001 157 15.3 10.3 70.1
2002 147 14.5 10.1 42.9
2003 147 14.5 10.1 42.9
2004 156 15.7 9.9 44.2
2005 141 16.5 8.5 38.3
2006 134 15.6 8.6 34.3
2007 148 14.6 10.1 33.1
2008 155 15.1 10.3 36.8
2009 157 15.0 10.4 40.8
2010 210 15.7 13.9 31
2011 258 n/a n/a 31
2012 319 25.5 12.4 23.5
2013 368 n/a n/a 19
2014 367 24.5 14.9 14.2
2015 369 28.0 13.1 19
2016 311 28.0 11.1 17.4
2017 285 25.9 10.9 18.2
2018 285 24.2 11.7 46.3
2019 284 24.1 11.7 40.5
2020 278 25.1 11.0 41.4
2021 601 35.5 16.9 29.1
2022 363 30.8 11.7 28.9
2023 302 26.5 11.3 42.1
2024 299 28.1 10.6 n/a

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 Lusk Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $460 (3.3%) $13,578 (96.7%) $14,039
2020 $712 (4.6%) $14,704 (95.4%) $15,415
2021 $659 (7.4%) $8,277 (92.6%) $8,936
2022 $1,715 (9.3%) $16,687 (90.7%) $18,402
2023 $00 (0.0%) $19,520 (100.0%) $19,520

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lusk 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 143rd of 153 Elementary schoolsRanks 129th of 146 Elementary schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lusk Elementary)32.740.6
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Niobrara County School District #1)32.741.5
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)54.848.3
 6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lusk Elementary)24.540.6
 16.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Niobrara County School District #1)24.540
 15.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)53.553.5
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lusk Elementary)38.331.6
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Niobrara County School District #1)38.332.8
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)49.145.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lusk Elementary)2519.3
 5.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Niobrara County School District #1)2520.7
 4.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)5351.1
 1.9%
4th Grade Science (Lusk Elementary)4038.6
 1.4%
   4th Grade Science (Niobrara County School District #1)4039.7
 0.3%
   4th Grade Science (Wyoming)5250.2
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lusk Elementary)42.445.5
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Niobrara County School District #1)42.445.5
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)55.654.9
 0.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lusk Elementary)33.912.7
 21.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Niobrara County School District #1)33.912.7
 21.2%
   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 Students284302
 6.3%
African American13
 200%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian33
Hispanic3038
 26.7%
Pacific Islander00
White244245
 0.4%
Two or More Races110
 900%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.5%42.1%
 1.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lusk Elementary

Students who attend Lusk Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lusk Middle School
High : Niobrara County High School

Students at Lusk Elementary are 80% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

Lusk Elementary ranks in the bottom 11.6% of Wyoming elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 299 students attended Lusk Elementary.


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