Summary:
The 82054 zip code has only one school, Carpenter Elementary, which serves grades K-6 and is part of the Laramie County School District #2. While Carpenter Elementary is the sole focus of this analysis, its performance metrics and rankings provide insights into its standing compared to other schools in the state.
Carpenter Elementary's statewide ranking has fluctuated significantly, dropping from 79th out of 146 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 139th out of 147 in 2023-2024, accompanied by a decline in its SchoolDigger rating from 2 stars to 0 stars. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally lower than the district and state averages, with some exceptions, such as a notably higher 6th grade ELA proficiency rate. Despite the school's lower academic performance, Carpenter Elementary has a relatively high spending per student of $22,518, which is higher than the state average.
One positive aspect of Carpenter Elementary is its low student-teacher ratio of 7.7, indicating small class sizes that can benefit personalized instruction and support. However, this factor alone does not seem to be translating into higher academic achievement. The analysis of Carpenter Elementary highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the factors contributing to the school's performance, particularly the declining statewide ranking and the discrepancy between the high spending per student and the relatively low proficiency rates.
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