Elementary Schools in Hot Springs County School District #1

Summary:

Hot Springs County School District #1 in Wyoming is home to a single standout elementary school, Ralph Witters Elementary. This high-performing school consistently exceeds state averages in academic subjects and ranks among the top elementary schools in Wyoming.

Hot Springs County School District #1 is ranked 1 out of 43 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Within this top-performing district, Ralph Witters Elementary stands out with its strong test scores, particularly in 4th grade Math and English Language Arts. The school's students outperform their peers across Wyoming, with 70% proficient or better in 4th grade Math compared to the state average of 57.4%.

Despite serving a student population with significant economic challenges, as indicated by the 45.37% free/reduced lunch rate, Ralph Witters Elementary achieves exceptional academic results. This is likely due to the school district's high per-student spending of $20,297 and a low student-teacher ratio of 10.5 to 1, suggesting a substantial investment in resources and staffing to support student learning. Overall, Ralph Witters Elementary is a shining example of a successful public elementary school within the Hot Springs County School District #1.

District Detail

415 Springview Street
Thermopolis, WY 82443

(307) 864-6515

SchoolDigger Rank:
1^st of 43 Wyoming districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 584

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WY-TOPP English Language Arts (2025)		WY-TOPP Mathematics (2025)		WY-TOPP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 4th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 3rd Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 4th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ralph Witters Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	215 Springview	Thermopolis	82443	Hot Springs County	Hot Springs County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 864-6561	214	19	11.2	47.7%	181 (84.6%)	1 (0.5%)	16 (7.5%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.6%)	64.9	49^th of 149 public elementary schools	67.1%		66.7	45^th of 147 public elementary schools	69.4%	4	55.6	64.0	62.2	70.0	58.0	$20,297	$2,595	$17,702

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Northwest Wyoming BOCES	0.53 mi	1
Wyoming Department of Family Services	23.16 mi	2
Washakie County School District #1	27.66 mi	6	15^th
Fremont County School District #24	28.34 mi	3	38^th
Fremont County School District # 6	36.85 mi	5	28^th

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.