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Laura Irwin Elementary

Q: Is Laura Irwin Elementary a good school?

Laura Irwin Elementary ranks 66 th of 149 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

66^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 149 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Better than 56% of Wyoming elementary schools

Summary

Laura Irwin Elementary is a public elementary school located in Basin, Wyoming, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 106 students. The school is part of the Big Horn County School District #4, which is ranked 10th out of 43 districts in Wyoming and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the years, Laura Irwin Elementary has shown a mixed academic performance, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 66th and 141st out of 144-154 Wyoming elementary schools. However, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's performance is relatively stronger, ranking 66th out of 149 schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Compared to the state and district averages, Laura Irwin Elementary has performed better in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics for grades 3-5, as well as in Science for 4th grade. The school's performance has been particularly strong for female students and low socioeconomic status (SES) students, but more variable for male students and special education students.

The higher per-student spending ($23,734-$26,698) and lower student-teacher ratio (8.9-10.7) at Laura Irwin Elementary may be contributing factors to its relatively stronger academic performance compared to the state and district averages. However, when compared to the nearby Burlington Elementary and Greybull Elementary, Laura Irwin Elementary has a lower statewide ranking and generally lower academic performance, particularly in ELA and Mathematics. By learning from the practices and strategies employed by its higher-performing neighbors, Laura Irwin Elementary may be able to enhance its overall academic outcomes and better support the diverse needs of its student population.

122

Students ?

10.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,587

Per pupil spending ?

48.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1211 W. B Street
Basin, WY 82410

(307) 568-2488

District: Big Horn County School District #4

Students who attend Laura Irwin Elementary usually attend:

High:

Riverside Middle/High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.3%

Hispanic:

14.8%

Two or more races:

4.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 8th percentile in 2015 → 56th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 48 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Wyoming median (56th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg59%

Wyoming avg55%

66^th of 149

Wyoming public elementary schools ?

Top 44%▲ up 47 pts since 2015

From bottom 8% (2015) to top 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 43Big Horn County School District #4 among Wyoming districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	58.7	66 of 149	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.9	95 of 147	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.3	66 of 146	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.3	89 of 144	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.2	117 of 153	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	47.5	87 of 153	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.9	102 of 147	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	37.6	110 of 151	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	47.1	89 of 148	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	18.1	141 of 154	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	44.0	94 of 147	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	68.8	36 of 142	74.6%	★★★★☆
2012	60.5	57 of 143	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	45.4	101 of 152	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	34.0	117 of 150	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	30.9	128 of 150	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	46.0	96 of 151	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	67.1	42 of 149	71.8%	★★★★☆
2006	17.1	138 of 145	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	46.9	68 of 136	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	28.0	101 of 131	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	52.4	60 of 128	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.2	62 of 125	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.3	30 of 129	76.7%	★★★★☆
2022	60.5	46 of 126	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.2	33 of 132	75.0%	★★★★☆
2019	30.4	107 of 136	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	43.6	80 of 125	36.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	69.7	28 of 127	78.0%	★★★★☆
2024	65.4	31 of 122	74.6%	★★★★☆
2023	48.4	61 of 115	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.8	59 of 110	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.8	69 of 119	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	62.2	45 of 132	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.4	18 of 99	81.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	64.3	48 of 133	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	34.4	98 of 130	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	41.9	88 of 132	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.3	84 of 127	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	23.4	112 of 134	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	61.5	51 of 138	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.1	83 of 126	34.1%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	38.7	55 of 81	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.7	43 of 77	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	78.6	10 of 75	86.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)78th percentile+22 vs school

Male (2025)64th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2025)53rd percentile-3 vs school

Special Education (2025)32nd percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Wyoming (2024-2025) ?

Science63%+8 vs state

Mathematics60%+3 vs state

English Language Arts58%+4 vs state

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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 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
Laura Irwin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1211 W. B Street	Basin	82410	Big Horn County	Big Horn County School District #4	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 568-2488	122	12	10.2	48.4%	98 (80.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (14.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.1%)	58.7	66^th of 149 public elementary schools	55.7%		42.9	95^th of 147 public elementary schools	35.4%	29	62.5	47.4	63.6	56.3	63.2	59.1	63.2	$26,587	$3,204	$23,384
Greybull Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	125 6th Avenue South	Greybull	82426	Big Horn County	Big Horn County School District #3	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 765-2311	207	20	10.5	63.3%	147 (71.0%)	1 (0.5%)	53 (25.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	40.9	100^th of 149 public elementary schools	32.9%		50.2	82^nd of 147 public elementary schools	44.2%	18	34.5	37.5	48.5	55.2	57.5	78.8	52.5	$21,302	$2,534	$18,768
Burlington Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	109 School Avenue	Burlington	82411	Big Horn County	Big Horn County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 762-3334	119	13	9.2	52.1%	101 (84.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	73.1	31^st of 149 public elementary schools	79.2%		76.8	23^rd of 147 public elementary schools	84.4%	8	56.3	76.5	66.7	50.0	82.4	68.8	76.5	$21,642	$3,546	$18,096

Frequently Asked Questions about Laura Irwin Elementary

What district is Laura Irwin Elementary in?

Big Horn County School District #4

What schools do graduates of Laura Irwin Elementary attend?

Students who attend Laura Irwin Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Riverside Middle/High School

How many students attend Laura Irwin Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 122 students attended Laura Irwin Elementary.

Is Laura Irwin Elementary a good school?

Laura Irwin Elementary ranks 66^th of 149 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Laura Irwin Elementary?

Students at Laura Irwin Elementary are 80% White, 15% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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