Is Colter Elementary a good school?

Yes! Colter Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 6 th of 147 Wyoming elementary schools.

How many students attend Colter Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 293 students attended Colter Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Colter Elementary?

Students at Colter Elementary are 80% White, 16% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Colter Elementary attend?

Students who attend Colter Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Jackson Hole Middle School High : Jackson Hole High School

Colter Elementary

Summary:

Colter Elementary is a public elementary school located in Jackson, Wyoming, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 293 students. The school is part of the Teton County School District #1, which is ranked 12th out of 42 districts in Wyoming and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Colter Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Wyoming, with a statewide ranking of 6th out of 147 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is particularly strong in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages. Colter Elementary also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking 1st out of 125 Wyoming elementary schools for female students and 2nd out of 105 schools for white students in the 2023-2024 school year. The school also performs well for Hispanic students, ranking 17th out of 63 schools in the same year. Additionally, Colter Elementary has a relatively high spending per student, with $25,851 spent per student in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average, and a low student-teacher ratio of 8.9 students per teacher.

While Colter Elementary is a high-performing school, the nearby schools in the Teton County School District #1 show varying levels of academic performance. For example, Wilson Elementary is also a top-performing school, while Munger Mountain Elementary School lags behind in several academic areas.

Detail:

Public K-5

1855 High School Road
Jackson, WY 83001

(307) 733-9651

District: Teton County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
6^th of 147 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,851

Students who attend Colter Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Jackson Hole Middle School
High:	Jackson Hole High School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.9

Number of students: 293

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.5%

Hispanic:

16.4%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Colter Elementary ranks better than 95.9% of elementary schools in Wyoming. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Teton County School District #1! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.45. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.5%), Hispanic (16.4%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Colter Elementary is 8.9. 3 elementary schools in the Teton County School District #1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colter Elementary is $25,851. 3 elementary schools in the Teton County School District #1 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Colter Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Colter Elementary 6^th of 147 Wyoming public elementary schools. (See Colter Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Teton County School District #1:

SchoolDigger ranks Teton County School District #1 12^th of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Colter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2004	48.92	63^rd	131	51.9%
2005	45.97	70^th	136	48.5%
2006	45.68	83^rd	145	42.8%
2007	44.51	97^th	149	34.9%
2008	51.29	82^nd	151	45.7%
2009	37.07	116^th	150	22.7%
2010	57.13	65^th	150	56.7%
2011	58.38	71^st	152	53.3%
2012	57.08	68^th	143	52.4%
2013	56.32	68^th	142	52.1%
2014	47.50	84^th	147	42.9%
2015	47.51	90^th	154	41.6%
2016	39.52	105^th	148	29.1%
2017	42.33	106^th	151	29.8%
2018	64.11	52^nd	147	64.6%
2019	82.11	19^th	153	87.6%
2021	79.62	21^st	153	86.3%
2022	90.24	7^th	144	95.1%
2023	86.67	9^th	146	93.8%
2024	89.45	6^th	147	95.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Colter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	20.54	3^rd	4	25.0%
2019	43.67	3^rd	6	50.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Colter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	24.15	54^th	64	15.6%
2023	55.37	31^st	77	59.7%
2024	62.25	22^nd	84	73.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Colter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	40.51	69^th	99	30.3%
2019	74.74	19^th	132	85.6%
2024	58.40	46^th	122	62.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Colter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	58.36	50^th	125	60.0%
2019	76.71	24^th	136	82.4%
2021	75.71	21^st	132	84.1%
2022	88.66	6^th	126	95.2%
2023	86.58	8^th	129	93.8%
2024	90.24	1^st	125	99.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Colter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	58.57	23^rd	72	68.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Colter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	84.57	1^st	4	75.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Colter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	69.93	31^st	126	75.4%
2019	86.01	11^th	138	92.0%
2021	82.36	15^th	134	88.8%
2022	90.52	3^rd	127	97.6%
2023	85.71	8^th	132	93.9%
2024	85.05	9^th	130	93.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Colter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	33.80	52^nd	70	25.7%
2019	52.67	30^th	75	60.0%
2021	60.42	21^st	67	68.7%
2022	74.81	5^th	60	91.7%
2023	40.43	39^th	55	29.1%
2024	61.24	17^th	63	73.0%

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Rank History for White students at Colter Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	84.59	10^th	103	90.3%
2019	90.38	4^th	120	96.7%
2021	82.35	13^th	113	88.5%
2022	92.13	3^rd	103	97.1%
2023	90.47	3^rd	101	97.0%
2024	93.42	2^nd	105	98.1%

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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 Colter Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	278	0	4	64	2	n/a	n/a	348
2005	254	1	3	82	2	n/a	n/a	342
2006	246	0	3	98	0	n/a	n/a	347
2007	221	3	5	115	1	n/a	n/a	345
2008	218	3	8	114	1	n/a	n/a	344
2009	236	4	10	127	2	n/a	n/a	379
2010	217	1	6	138	1	0	4	367
2011	234	1	7	171	3	0	5	421
2012	240	1	3	168	2	0	5	419
2013	258	1	1	180	2	0	8	450
2014	265	1	4	192	0	0	10	472
2015	306	2	8	206	0	0	8	530
2016	321	0	11	224	4	0	2	562
2017	322	3	13	223	5	0	0	566
2018	361	2	8	155	6	0	0	532
2019	278	2	4	65	3	0	0	352
2020	268	0	3	69	2	0	3	345
2021	230	1	3	52	3	0	6	295
2022	235	1	4	56	2	0	6	304
2023	233	0	1	48	2	0	9	293

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 Colter Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	348	21.6	16.1	18.4
2005	342	23.8	14.4	22.8
2006	347	23.6	14.7	30.8
2007	345	29.2	11.8	32.8
2008	344	27.6	12.5	29.9
2009	379	31.2	12.1	26.9
2010	367	30.1	11.7	29.4
2011	421	n/a	n/a	36.3
2012	419	37.5	11.1	37.9
2013	450	n/a	n/a	28.7
2014	472	41.2	11.4	35.2
2015	530	44.0	12.0	34.3
2016	562	44.0	12.7	33.6
2017	566	46.0	12.2	29.9
2018	532	43.0	12.3	16.2
2019	352	30.0	11.7	11.9
2020	345	31.0	11.1	13
2021	295	34.0	8.6	3.7
2022	304	31.4	9.6	5.3
2023	293	32.8	8.9	7.8

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 Colter Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	348	21.6	16.1	18.4
2005	342	23.8	14.4	22.8
2006	347	23.6	14.7	30.8
2007	345	29.2	11.8	32.8
2008	344	27.6	12.5	29.9
2009	379	31.2	12.1	26.9
2010	367	30.1	11.7	29.4
2011	421	n/a	n/a	36.3
2012	419	37.5	11.1	37.9
2013	450	n/a	n/a	28.7
2014	472	41.2	11.4	35.2
2015	530	44.0	12.0	34.3
2016	562	44.0	12.7	33.6
2017	566	46.0	12.2	29.9
2018	532	43.0	12.3	16.2
2019	352	30.0	11.7	11.9
2020	345	31.0	11.1	13
2021	295	34.0	8.6	3.7
2022	304	31.4	9.6	5.3
2023	293	32.8	8.9	7.8

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 Colter Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$738 (3.4%)	$20,696 (96.6%)	$21,434
2020	$735 (3.5%)	$20,184 (96.5%)	$20,919
2021	$725 (3.0%)	$23,171 (97.0%)	$23,896
2022	$1,173 (5.1%)	$21,962 (94.9%)	$23,134
2023	$1,303 (5.0%)	$24,549 (95.0%)	$25,851

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Colter 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 19^th of 153 Elementary schools	Ranks 9^th of 146 Elementary schools	6.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colter Elementary)	68.9	70	1.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Teton County School District #1)	57.1	63	5.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	54.8	48.3	6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Colter Elementary)	69.6	66.7	2.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Teton County School District #1)	59.1	62.7	3.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	53.5	53.5
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colter Elementary)	64.1	61.8	2.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Teton County School District #1)	55.8	60.9	5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	49.1	45.5	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Colter Elementary)	75	87.3	12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Teton County School District #1)	62	62.1	0.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	53	51.1	1.9%
4th Grade Science (Colter Elementary)	63.1	63.6	0.5%
4th Grade Science (Teton County School District #1)	60.3	60.6	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Wyoming)	52	50.2	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colter Elementary)	71.1	78.2	7.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Teton County School District #1)	61.9	64.2	2.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	55.6	54.9	0.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Colter Elementary)	74.7	81.8	7.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Teton County School District #1)	59.5	64.8	5.3%
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	352	293	16.8%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	65	48	26.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	278	233	16.2%
Two or More Races	0	9
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11.9%	7.8%	4.1%

Schools Near Colter 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
Colter Elementary	Public	K-5	1855 High School Road	Jackson	83001	Teton County	Teton County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 733-9651	293	33	8.9	7.8%	233 (79.5%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (16.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	89.4	6^th of 147 public elementary schools	95.9%		86.7	9^th of 146 public elementary schools	93.8%	3	85.7	66.1	86.8	86.4	74.6	88.7	59.3	$25,851	$1,303	$24,549
Jackson Elementary	Public	K-5	200 N Willow Street	Jackson	83001	Teton County	Teton County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 733-5302	296	33	8.8	11.8%	187 (63.2%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (31.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.1%)	68.3	39^th of 147 public elementary schools	73.5%		59.6	57^th of 146 public elementary schools	61.0%	18	52.5	60.9	83.0	65.9	64.6	46.8	64.6	$25,777	$1,597	$24,180
Wilson Elementary	Public	K-5	5200 HHR Ranch Road	Wilson	83014	Teton County	Teton County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 733-3077	188	16	11.8	6.4%	167 (88.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.4%)	89.1	7^th of 147 public elementary schools	95.2%		92.1	3^rd of 146 public elementary schools	97.9%	4	70.6	67.7	77.8	76.5	80.7	70.3	80.7	$23,126	$1,303	$21,823
Munger Mountain Elementary School	Public	K-5	7605 South Highway 89	Jackson	83001	Teton County	Teton County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 733-3020	366	34	10.8	23.2%	142 (38.8%)	1 (0.3%)	209 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	47.8	87^th of 147 public elementary schools	40.8%		39.6	99^th of 146 public elementary schools	32.2%	12	50.0	52.4	62.5	56.5	47.1	45.1	50.0	$25,032	$1,698	$23,334
Kelly Elementary	Public	K-5	4th and Main Street	Kelly	83011	Teton County	Teton County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 733-2955	45	5	9.0		40 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.4%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.4%)								(n/a)			75.0	71.4				$26,381	$1,303	$25,078

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