Big Horn Elementary

Summary:

Big Horn Elementary is a public elementary school located in Big Horn, Wyoming, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 208 students. The school is part of the Sheridan County School District #1, which is ranked 1 out of 42 districts in Wyoming and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Big Horn Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Wyoming, with a statewide ranking between 1-3 for the past 5 school years. The school's performance on the WY-TOPP (Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress) assessments is exceptional, with a significantly higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state averages. Additionally, Big Horn Elementary has demonstrated strong performance across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students. The school's relatively high spending per student of $16,125 for the 2022-2023 school year and low student-teacher ratio of 13:1 likely contribute to its academic success.

While Big Horn Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages, there are some nearby schools in the Sheridan County School District #2 that also demonstrate strong academic performance, such as Sagebrush Elementary and Tongue River Elementary. However, the nearby schools in Sheridan County School District #2 have a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds compared to Big Horn Elementary, and their spending per student is generally lower, ranging from $12,553 to $17,828 per student. The smaller enrollment of 208 students at Big Horn Elementary may also contribute to its ability to provide a more personalized and focused educational experience.


Detail:

Public K-5

 333 US Highway 335
       Big Horn, WY  82833


(307) 672-3497

District: Sheridan County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
2nd of 147 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,125 Help


Students who attend Big Horn Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Big Horn Middle School
    Tongue River Middle School
High:    Big Horn High School
    Tongue River High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  214

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.7%
Two or more races:
6.5%
Hispanic:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Big Horn Elementary ranks better than 98.6% of elementary schools in Wyoming. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Sheridan County School District #1! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.7%), two or more races (6.5%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Big Horn Elementary is 13.3, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Sheridan County School District #1! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Big Horn Elementary is $16,125. 1 elementary schools in the Sheridan County School District #1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Big Horn Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Horn Elementary 2nd of 147 Wyoming public elementary schools. (See Big Horn Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Sheridan County School District #1:

SchoolDigger ranks Sheridan County School District #1 1st of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Big Horn Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Big Horn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.54 36th 131 72.5%
2005 24.33 115th 136 15.4%
2006 62.52 52nd 145 64.1%
2007 55.52 69th 149 53.7%
2008 82.23 12th 151 92.1%
2009 81.29 13th 150 91.3%
2010 82.43 10th 150 93.3%
2011 72.70 29th 152 80.9%
2012 69.06 32nd 143 77.6%
2013 68.58 38th 142 73.2%
2014 61.09 53rd 147 63.9%
2015 87.97 11th 154 92.9%
2016 81.28 18th 148 87.8%
2017 79.05 19th 151 87.4%
2018 76.69 25th 147 83.0%
2019 87.27 10th 153 93.5%
2021 91.00 3rd 153 98.0%
2022 94.77 3rd 144 97.9%
2023 95.23 1st 146 99.3%
2024 92.48 2nd 147 98.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Big Horn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.69 11th 64 82.8%
2019 88.39 6th 75 92.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Big Horn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.12 28th 132 78.8%
2021 67.94 23rd 119 80.7%
2022 84.79 10th 110 90.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Big Horn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.45 28th 125 77.6%
2019 81.67 12th 136 91.2%
2021 89.72 3rd 132 97.7%
2022 91.05 5th 126 96.0%
2023 92.22 3rd 129 97.7%
2024 89.14 3rd 125 97.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Big Horn Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.05 15th 126 88.1%
2019 90.95 7th 138 94.9%
2021 83.87 13th 134 90.3%
2022 95.41 1st 127 99.2%
2023 91.74 3rd 132 97.7%
2024 92.96 2nd 130 98.5%
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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.

Big Horn Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Big Horn 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 109 109
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 96 96
1991 107 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 110
1992 101 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 101
1993 123 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 124
1994 141 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 141
1995 148 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1996 148 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1997 158 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1998 157 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1999 142 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 143
2000 154 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2001 159 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 163
2002 144 0 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 151
2003 144 0 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 151
2004 157 0 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 163
2005 171 0 0 4 5 n/a n/a 0 180
2006 186 1 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 193
2007 188 1 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 196
2008 191 1 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 200
2009 189 1 0 9 4 n/a n/a 0 203
2010 197 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 202
2011 190 1 0 2 3 0 0 0 196
2012 190 0 1 1 2 1 2 0 197
2013 191 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 195
2014 191 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 195
2015 182 1 2 1 1 0 2 0 189
2016 171 0 1 5 0 0 5 0 182
2017 198 0 2 0 0 0 7 0 207
2018 196 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 205
2019 219 0 1 0 1 0 12 0 233
2020 217 0 2 0 0 0 11 0 230
2021 213 0 1 0 0 0 11 0 225
2022 200 0 2 0 0 0 10 0 212
2023 187 0 2 6 0 0 13 0 208
2024 192 0 2 6 0 0 14 0 214

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 Big Horn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 109 n/a n/a n/a
1990 96 7.0 13.7 n/a
1991 110 9.0 12.2 6.4
1992 101 5.5 18.3 10.9
1993 124 7.8 15.9 7.3
1994 141 8.0 17.6 11.3
1995 148 11.5 12.9 13.5
1996 148 11.5 12.9 13.5
1997 159 12.9 12.3 13.8
1998 158 11.9 13.3 10.8
1999 143 12.0 11.9 10.5
2000 156 14.1 11.1 17.3
2001 163 13.4 12.2 17.8
2002 151 16.4 9.2 19.2
2003 151 16.4 9.2 19.2
2004 163 15.9 10.3 24.5
2005 180 16.6 10.8 27.2
2006 193 17.0 11.4 23.8
2007 196 17.8 11.0 21.4
2008 200 18.5 10.8 19.5
2009 203 17.1 11.9 19.2
2010 202 17.7 11.8 17.8
2011 196 n/a n/a 19.4
2012 197 30.6 6.4 15.2
2013 195 n/a n/a 15.9
2014 195 15.2 12.7 14.4
2015 189 14.0 13.5 15.9
2016 182 14.0 13.0 12.1
2017 207 15.0 13.8 13.5
2018 205 15.0 13.6 18
2019 233 15.0 15.5 21.5
2020 230 17.0 13.5 13.5
2021 225 17.0 13.2 13.8
2022 212 16.0 13.2 10.8
2023 208 16.0 13.0 11.1
2024 214 16.0 13.3 12.6

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 Big Horn Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 109 n/a n/a n/a
1990 96 7.0 13.7 n/a
1991 110 9.0 12.2 6.4
1992 101 5.5 18.3 10.9
1993 124 7.8 15.9 7.3
1994 141 8.0 17.6 11.3
1995 148 11.5 12.9 13.5
1996 148 11.5 12.9 13.5
1997 159 12.9 12.3 13.8
1998 158 11.9 13.3 10.8
1999 143 12.0 11.9 10.5
2000 156 14.1 11.1 17.3
2001 163 13.4 12.2 17.8
2002 151 16.4 9.2 19.2
2003 151 16.4 9.2 19.2
2004 163 15.9 10.3 24.5
2005 180 16.6 10.8 27.2
2006 193 17.0 11.4 23.8
2007 196 17.8 11.0 21.4
2008 200 18.5 10.8 19.5
2009 203 17.1 11.9 19.2
2010 202 17.7 11.8 17.8
2011 196 n/a n/a 19.4
2012 197 30.6 6.4 15.2
2013 195 n/a n/a 15.9
2014 195 15.2 12.7 14.4
2015 189 14.0 13.5 15.9
2016 182 14.0 13.0 12.1
2017 207 15.0 13.8 13.5
2018 205 15.0 13.6 18
2019 233 15.0 15.5 21.5
2020 230 17.0 13.5 13.5
2021 225 17.0 13.2 13.8
2022 212 16.0 13.2 10.8
2023 208 16.0 13.0 11.1
2024 214 16.0 13.3 12.6

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 Big Horn Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $248 (2.1%) $11,524 (97.9%) $11,772
2020 $344 (2.9%) $11,472 (97.1%) $11,816
2021 $490 (3.7%) $12,757 (96.3%) $13,247
2022 $755 (5.0%) $14,257 (95.0%) $15,013
2023 $1,685 (10.4%) $14,440 (89.6%) $16,125

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Big Horn Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 10th of 153 Elementary schoolsRanks 1st of 146 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Big Horn Elementary)82.469.7
 12.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan County School District #1)71.661.5
 10.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)54.848.3
 6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Big Horn Elementary)94.184.9
 9.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sheridan County School District #1)79.772.3
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)53.553.5
4th Grade English Language Arts (Big Horn Elementary)67.479
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan County School District #1)60.564.9
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)49.145.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Big Horn Elementary)74.489.5
 15.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sheridan County School District #1)66.383.8
 17.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)5351.1
 1.9%
4th Grade Science (Big Horn Elementary)72.179
 6.9%
   4th Grade Science (Sheridan County School District #1)66.368.9
 2.6%
   4th Grade Science (Wyoming)5250.2
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Big Horn Elementary)76.983.3
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sheridan County School District #1)75.679
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)55.654.9
 0.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Big Horn Elementary)61.588.9
 27.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Sheridan County School District #1)72.177.8
 5.7%
   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 Students233208
 10.7%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic06
Pacific Islander00
White219187
 14.6%
Two or More Races1213
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.5%11.1%
 10.4%


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Students at Big Horn Elementary are 90% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 214 students attended Big Horn Elementary.

Yes! Big Horn Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 2nd of 147 Wyoming elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wyoming Department of Education.

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