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Alta Elementary

Summary:

Alta Elementary is a small public elementary school located in Alta, Wyoming, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 40 students. The school is part of the Teton County School District #1, which is ranked 12th out of 42 school districts in Wyoming and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alta Elementary has shown strong academic performance, ranking 46th out of 147 Wyoming elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has outperformed the district and the state in several key areas, including 4th-grade ELA and Science proficiency. However, in 3rd-grade ELA, Alta Elementary's performance was lower than the district and the state. The school has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.5 to 7.9 students per teacher, which is significantly lower than the nearby Wilson Elementary. Additionally, Alta Elementary has a high per-student spending, ranging from $25,564 in 2019-2020 to $38,531 in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the per-student spending at Wilson Elementary.

Alta Elementary's consistent high performance, emphasis on STEM subjects, and personalized learning environment are notable strengths. However, the lower performance in 3rd-grade ELA compared to the district and state averages may suggest a need to examine equity and support for specific student subgroups or areas of the curriculum. Overall, Alta Elementary appears to be a high-performing school that is well-resourced and focused on providing a quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 15 Alta School Road
       Alta, WY  83414

(307) 353-2472

District: Teton County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
46th of 147 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $38,531 Help


Students who attend Alta Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  7.5 Help
Number of students:  38

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.8%
Two or more races:
7.9%
African American:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alta Elementary ranks better than 68.7% of elementary schools in Wyoming. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Teton County School District #1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.06. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.8%), two or more races (7.9%), African American (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 7.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alta Elementary is 7.5, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Teton County School District #1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alta Elementary is $38,531, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Teton County School District #1.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Teton County School District #1:

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


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Rank History for Alta Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Alta Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.31 22nd 131 83.2%
2005 92.46 8th 136 94.1%
2006 94.74 1st 145 99.3%
2007 85.51 5th 149 96.6%
2008 69.22 40th 151 73.5%
2009 59.32 56th 150 62.7%
2010 71.79 35th 150 76.7%
2011 25.55 133rd 152 12.5%
2014 80.96 18th 147 87.8%
2016 90.48 3rd 148 98.0%
2017 65.53 45th 151 70.2%
2018 88.75 11th 147 92.5%
2019 77.24 28th 153 81.7%
2021 66.01 43rd 153 71.9%
2024 66.06 46th 147 68.7%
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Rank History for White students at Alta Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.22 9th 103 91.3%
2019 74.47 30th 120 75.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Alta 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 61 61
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 61 61
1991 59 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 60
1992 61 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 61
1993 64 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 64
1995 47 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 47
1996 47 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 47
1997 42 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 42
1998 43 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 43
1999 39 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2000 43 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2001 57 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 57
2002 48 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 48
2003 48 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 48
2004 53 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 54
2005 55 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 56
2006 52 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 53
2007 51 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2008 49 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 50
2009 56 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 56
2010 57 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 62
2011 54 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 58
2012 46 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 48
2013 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48
2014 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 51
2015 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39
2016 42 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 45
2017 46 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 48
2018 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 47
2019 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 49
2020 33 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 38
2021 32 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 36
2022 32 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 37
2023 35 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 40
2024 33 1 0 1 0 0 3 0 38

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 Alta Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 61 n/a n/a n/a
1990 61 3.0 20.3 n/a
1991 60 6.0 10.0 0
1992 61 5.5 11.0 4.9
1993 64 4.6 13.9 9.4
1995 47 4.4 10.7 14.9
1996 47 4.4 10.7 14.9
1997 42 4.4 9.5 4.8
1998 43 4.9 8.8 0
1999 39 4.6 8.5 5.1
2000 43 4.2 10.2 25.6
2001 57 3.9 14.6 56.1
2002 48 5.7 8.4 29.2
2003 48 5.7 8.4 29.2
2004 54 4.9 11.0 29.6
2005 56 5.4 10.4 28.6
2006 53 5.4 9.8 28.3
2007 52 5.1 10.2 21.2
2008 50 5.9 8.5 14
2009 56 6.0 9.3 16.1
2010 62 5.8 10.3 17.7
2011 58 n/a n/a 15.5
2012 48 5.6 8.4 18.8
2013 48 n/a n/a 12.5
2014 51 5.6 9.0 21.6
2015 39 6.0 6.5 15.4
2016 45 6.0 7.5 13.3
2017 48 5.7 8.3 10.4
2018 47 5.7 8.1 6.4
2019 49 6.0 8.1 6.1
2020 38 4.5 8.2 7.9
2021 36 4.7 7.5 8.3
2022 37 4.8 7.6 n/a
2023 40 5.0 7.9 7.5
2024 38 5.0 7.5 7.9

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 Alta Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 61 n/a n/a n/a
1990 61 3.0 20.3 n/a
1991 60 6.0 10.0 0
1992 61 5.5 11.0 4.9
1993 64 4.6 13.9 9.4
1995 47 4.4 10.7 14.9
1996 47 4.4 10.7 14.9
1997 42 4.4 9.5 4.8
1998 43 4.9 8.8 0
1999 39 4.6 8.5 5.1
2000 43 4.2 10.2 25.6
2001 57 3.9 14.6 56.1
2002 48 5.7 8.4 29.2
2003 48 5.7 8.4 29.2
2004 54 4.9 11.0 29.6
2005 56 5.4 10.4 28.6
2006 53 5.4 9.8 28.3
2007 52 5.1 10.2 21.2
2008 50 5.9 8.5 14
2009 56 6.0 9.3 16.1
2010 62 5.8 10.3 17.7
2011 58 n/a n/a 15.5
2012 48 5.6 8.4 18.8
2013 48 n/a n/a 12.5
2014 51 5.6 9.0 21.6
2015 39 6.0 6.5 15.4
2016 45 6.0 7.5 13.3
2017 48 5.7 8.3 10.4
2018 47 5.7 8.1 6.4
2019 49 6.0 8.1 6.1
2020 38 4.5 8.2 7.9
2021 36 4.7 7.5 8.3
2022 37 4.8 7.6 n/a
2023 40 5.0 7.9 7.5
2024 38 5.0 7.5 7.9

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 Alta Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $342 (1.4%) $23,432 (98.6%) $23,773
2020 $437 (1.7%) $25,128 (98.3%) $25,564
2021 $520 (1.6%) $31,649 (98.4%) $32,169
2022 $1,062 (2.8%) $36,586 (97.2%) $37,647
2023 $1,303 (3.4%) $37,228 (96.6%) $38,531

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alta 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alta Elementary)44.471.4
 27%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Teton County School District #1)57.163
 5.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)54.848.3
 6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alta Elementary)77.875
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Teton County School District #1)59.161.7
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)53.551.6
 1.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alta Elementary)7575
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Teton County School District #1)55.860.9
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)49.145.5
 3.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students4940
 18.4%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White4935
 28.6%
Two or More Races04
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.1%7.5%
 1.4%

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Students who attend Alta Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 38 students attended Alta Elementary.

Students at Alta Elementary are 87% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic.

Alta Elementary ranks 46th of 147 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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