Serving 203 students in grades 3-5, Ft. Bridger Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
203 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)45-49%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
98%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% WY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Ft. Bridger Elementary School?
203 students attend Ft. Bridger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Ft. Bridger Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ft. Bridger Elementary School?
Ft. Bridger Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ft. Bridger Elementary School offer ?
Ft. Bridger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Ft. Bridger Elementary School part of?
Ft. Bridger Elementary School is part of Uinta County School District #4.
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