Summary
La Barge Elementary is a small public elementary school in La Barge, Wyoming, serving 45 students in grades K-5 and part of the Sublette County School District #9. Despite its small size, this school consistently outperforms the district and the state of Wyoming in academic proficiency, with 71.4% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 45.5% for the district and 51.3% for the state.
One key factor contributing to La Barge Elementary's strong performance is its very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 5.8 to 7.3 students per teacher over the past few years, significantly lower than the nearby Big Piney Elementary, which has a ratio of 8.4 students per teacher. Additionally, the school has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $24,308 to $29,814 over the past few years, which may also contribute to its academic success. However, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 16.33% in 2021-2022 to 51.11% in 2023-2024, suggesting growing economic challenges within the community.
Despite its strong academic performance, La Barge Elementary's SchoolDigger rating has fluctuated between 2 and 4 stars over the years, with the most recent rating of 4 stars in the 2024-2025 school year. This suggests that the school's performance may be sensitive to various factors, and it will be important to monitor its progress closely. Nonetheless, the school's consistent academic excellence, low student-teacher ratio, and high per-student spending make it a standout within the Sublette County School District #9, even as it faces increasing economic challenges within its community.
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