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Saratoga Elementary

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Saratoga Elementary ranks 81 st of 149 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

81^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 149 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Better than 46% of Wyoming elementary schools

Summary

Saratoga Elementary is a public elementary school in Saratoga, Wyoming, serving 187 students in grades K-6 and part of the Carbon County School District #2. The school has shown a mixed academic performance, with strengths in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as exceptional performance for its special education students. However, the school has struggled with inconsistent outcomes across grade levels and lower performance for certain student subgroups.

Saratoga Elementary's academic performance has fluctuated in recent years, ranking between 48th and 99th out of 144-154 Wyoming elementary schools. While the school has performed above the state and district averages in 3rd grade ELA and Mathematics, it has fallen below in 4th and 5th grade ELA and Mathematics. The school's special education students have been a particular bright spot, with the school ranking 1st out of 72 Wyoming elementary schools in 2021-2022. However, the school has struggled with the performance of its white and low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the bottom half of Wyoming elementary schools.

Despite these challenges, Saratoga Elementary has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $17,448 in 2020-2021 to $21,989 in 2023-2024, and a improvement in the student-teacher ratio from 11:1 to 9.1:1 over the same period. These additional resources may help the school address the inconsistencies in academic performance and support the needs of all its students. Ongoing monitoring and targeted interventions will be crucial to ensure that Saratoga Elementary continues to provide a high-quality education for the children of Saratoga, Wyoming.

166

Students ?

8.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,989

Per pupil spending ?

37.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

311 West Spring Street
Saratoga, WY 82331

(307) 326-8365

District: Carbon County School District #2

Students who attend Saratoga Elementary usually attend:

High:	HEM Junior/Senior High School
	Saratoga Middle/High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.3%

Hispanic:

7.8%

Two or more races:

4.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 67th percentile in 2016 → 46th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 67th-percentile peak (2016) to 46th (2025)

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

!Science scores 13 pts below the Wyoming average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg57%

Wyoming avg55%

81^st of 149

Wyoming public elementary schools ?

Bottom 46%▲ up 10 pts since 2015

From bottom 36% (2015) to bottom 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Carbon County School District #2

24^th of 43Carbon County School District #2 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	51.0	81 of 149	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.9	93 of 147	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.1	76 of 146	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	62.3	48 of 144	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.2	99 of 153	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	58.3	59 of 153	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.7	73 of 147	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	56.6	68 of 151	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	65.4	49 of 148	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	43.4	99 of 154	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	60.0	56 of 147	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	52.5	80 of 142	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	49.4	83 of 143	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	51.5	82 of 152	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	24.8	132 of 150	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	41.3	103 of 150	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	54.4	74 of 151	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	31.5	125 of 149	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	43.9	88 of 145	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2005	64.9	41 of 136	69.9%	★★★★☆
2004	45.9	69 of 131	47.3%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2022	99.1	1 of 72	98.6%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	47.6	76 of 128	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.3	95 of 125	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	42.7	83 of 129	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.7	88 of 126	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.9	92 of 132	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.9	94 of 136	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.5	81 of 125	35.2%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	47.0	74 of 127	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.9	78 of 122	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.1	56 of 115	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	27.5	88 of 110	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	53.5	55 of 132	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.9	66 of 99	33.3%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	41.3	91 of 133	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.9	78 of 130	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.8	61 of 132	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	74.4	21 of 127	83.5%	★★★★☆
2021	43.9	85 of 134	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	70.4	35 of 138	74.6%	★★★★☆
2018	66.2	41 of 126	67.5%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2024	54.6	36 of 84	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	79.5	7 of 77	90.9%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2019	27.5	98 of 120	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	64.8	36 of 103	65.0%	★★★☆☆

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)

Disabled (2022)99th percentile+32 vs school

Special Education (2024)57th percentile+20 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)42nd percentile-4 vs school

Female (2025)41st percentile-5 vs school

Male (2025)32nd percentile-14 vs school

White (2019)18th percentile-43 vs school

By subject vs Wyoming (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts58%+3 vs state

Mathematics56%~ state avg

Science42%-13 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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 3rd Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 4th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 5th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 6th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Saratoga Elementary	Public	K-6	311 West Spring Street	Saratoga	82331	Carbon County	Carbon County School District #2	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 326-8365	166	21	8.0	37.3%	140 (84.3%)	1 (0.6%)	13 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (4.8%)	51	81^st of 149 public elementary schools	45.6%		44.9	93^rd of 147 public elementary schools	36.7%	12	73.7	36.4	50.0	71.4	84.2	27.3	41.7	71.4	42.4	$21,989	$3,469	$18,520

Frequently Asked Questions about Saratoga Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Saratoga Elementary?

Students at Saratoga Elementary are 84% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Saratoga Elementary attend?

Students who attend Saratoga Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : HEM Junior/Senior High School
High : Saratoga Middle/High School

Is Saratoga Elementary a good school?

Saratoga Elementary ranks 81^st of 149 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Saratoga Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 166 students attended Saratoga Elementary.

What district is Saratoga Elementary in?

Carbon County School District #2

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