Henderson Elementary

Summary:

Henderson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, serving grades K-6 with a student population of 274. It is part of the Laramie County School District #1, which is ranked 29 out of 42 school districts in Wyoming and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Henderson Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Wyoming elementary schools over the past several years, with a ranking between 124-146 out of 144-153 schools. It has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 5 school years, indicating it is one of the lower-performing elementary schools in the state. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 33.3% of 3rd graders, 35.7% of 4th graders, and 34.2% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district averages of 49.5%, 44.3%, and 50.4%, respectively. The school's performance in Mathematics is even more concerning, with only 24.4% of 3rd graders, 32.1% of 4th graders, and 22% of 5th graders achieving proficiency, compared to the district averages of 47.3%, 43.1%, and 42.5%.

Henderson Elementary's academic performance is consistently lower than the nearby schools in the Laramie County School District #1, such as Hebard Elementary, Buffalo Ridge Elementary, Sunrise Elementary, and Anderson Elementary. These schools generally have higher proficiency rates in ELA, Mathematics, and Science, as well as higher overall rankings from SchoolDigger. The nearby PODER Academy, a public charter school, stands out as a high-performing school, ranking 4th out of 147 Wyoming elementary schools in 2023-2024 and achieving proficiency rates well above the district and state averages.


Detail:

Public K-6

 2820 Henderson Drive
       Cheyenne, WY  82001


(307) 771-2550

District: Laramie County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
129th of 147 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,552 Help


Students who attend Henderson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Carey Junior High School
High:    East High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  274

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.7%
Hispanic:
28.1%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Henderson Elementary ranks worse than 87.8% of elementary schools in Wyoming. It also ranks 19th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Laramie County School District #1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.7%), Hispanic (28.1%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Henderson Elementary is 13. 16 elementary schools in the Laramie County School District #1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Henderson Elementary is $16,552. 20 elementary schools in the Laramie County School District #1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Henderson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Henderson Elementary 129th of 147 Wyoming public elementary schools. (See Henderson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Laramie County School District #1:

SchoolDigger ranks Laramie County School District #1 29th of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Henderson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Henderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 37.77 85th 131 35.1%
2005 35.79 91st 136 33.1%
2006 42.32 95th 145 34.5%
2007 39.95 111th 149 25.5%
2008 27.96 131st 151 13.2%
2009 52.51 74th 150 50.7%
2010 47.76 93rd 150 38.0%
2011 68.71 39th 152 74.3%
2012 43.19 97th 143 32.2%
2013 47.58 89th 142 37.3%
2014 47.24 86th 147 41.5%
2015 53.82 71st 154 53.9%
2016 42.76 97th 148 34.5%
2017 20.66 137th 151 9.3%
2018 10.24 139th 147 5.4%
2019 12.25 146th 153 4.6%
2021 13.95 140th 153 8.5%
2022 16.27 127th 144 11.8%
2023 25.06 124th 146 15.1%
2024 18.08 129th 147 12.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Henderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.13 55th 64 14.1%
2019 70.90 13th 75 82.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Henderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.62 128th 132 3.0%
2021 20.23 108th 119 9.2%
2022 20.42 97th 110 11.8%
2023 37.87 84th 115 27.0%
2024 22.34 106th 122 13.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Henderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.85 118th 125 5.6%
2019 14.04 128th 136 5.9%
2021 22.19 116th 132 12.1%
2022 16.64 111th 126 11.9%
2023 23.63 111th 129 14.0%
2024 21.76 110th 125 12.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Henderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.23 119th 126 5.6%
2019 15.81 129th 138 6.5%
2021 11.71 129th 134 3.7%
2022 23.18 109th 127 14.2%
2023 30.24 105th 132 20.5%
2024 17.87 119th 130 8.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Henderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.62 62nd 70 11.4%
2019 22.90 65th 75 13.3%
2021 23.97 62nd 67 7.5%
2022 44.15 36th 60 40.0%
2023 39.47 40th 55 27.3%
2024 24.23 53rd 63 15.9%
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Rank History for White students at Henderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.28 102nd 103 1.0%
2019 13.77 113th 120 5.8%
2021 19.20 101st 113 10.6%
2022 18.67 91st 103 11.7%
2023 35.00 73rd 101 27.7%
2024 23.56 87th 105 17.1%
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Data source: test scores: Wyoming Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Henderson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 132 132
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 200 200
1991 198 6 2 12 1 n/a n/a 0 219
1992 327 14 3 32 4 n/a n/a 0 380
1993 322 11 2 32 3 n/a n/a 0 370
1994 275 6 2 30 4 n/a n/a 0 317
1995 289 17 4 32 4 n/a n/a 0 346
1996 289 17 4 32 4 n/a n/a 0 346
1997 273 38 6 22 3 n/a n/a 0 342
1998 265 10 9 38 2 n/a n/a 0 324
1999 248 6 10 33 6 n/a n/a 0 303
2000 255 7 10 43 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2001 253 9 6 37 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2002 265 20 8 40 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2003 265 20 8 40 0 n/a n/a 0 333
2004 258 18 8 38 2 n/a n/a 0 324
2005 240 19 10 43 1 n/a n/a 0 313
2006 254 16 9 44 1 n/a n/a 0 324
2007 254 21 5 37 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2008 232 24 11 50 3 n/a n/a 0 320
2009 227 25 9 51 4 n/a n/a 0 316
2010 238 11 2 46 1 0 14 0 312
2011 219 11 3 51 0 0 10 0 294
2012 240 11 4 58 1 0 13 0 327
2013 235 8 7 44 4 2 7 0 307
2014 216 8 5 55 3 0 10 0 297
2015 253 8 4 41 3 4 12 0 325
2016 245 6 2 54 2 4 9 0 322
2017 210 7 2 59 2 4 12 0 296
2018 205 4 0 56 5 2 12 0 284
2019 207 3 0 65 3 1 12 0 291
2020 194 5 0 63 1 1 17 0 281
2021 168 1 0 70 0 0 14 0 253
2022 166 2 0 75 2 2 11 0 258
2023 180 4 0 77 1 0 12 0 274

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Henderson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 132 n/a n/a n/a
1990 200 5.0 40.0 n/a
1991 219 7.0 31.2 13.2
1992 380 15.8 24.0 16.3
1993 370 18.0 20.6 18.9
1994 317 18.0 17.6 13.9
1995 346 17.3 20.0 22.3
1996 346 17.3 20.0 22.3
1997 342 17.3 19.8 16.4
1998 324 17.3 18.7 16
1999 303 18.8 16.1 26.1
2000 315 18.8 16.8 24.4
2001 305 18.3 16.7 50.8
2002 333 19.2 17.3 24.9
2003 333 19.2 17.3 24.9
2004 324 18.5 17.5 25.6
2005 313 18.0 17.4 24.3
2006 324 18.7 17.3 25
2007 317 19.0 16.7 31.9
2008 320 19.7 16.2 31.6
2009 316 18.8 16.7 39.9
2010 312 18.9 16.5 42.9
2011 294 n/a n/a 44.6
2012 327 18.9 17.2 39.1
2013 307 n/a n/a 44.6
2014 297 21.1 14.0 48.1
2015 325 22.0 14.7 46.8
2016 322 21.0 15.3 48.1
2017 296 21.6 13.6 45.9
2018 284 19.5 14.5 49.6
2019 291 20.9 13.8 52.6
2020 281 21.6 12.9 50.2
2021 253 22.2 11.3 44.7
2022 258 20.9 12.2 27.5
2023 274 20.9 13.0 51.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Henderson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 132 n/a n/a n/a
1990 200 5.0 40.0 n/a
1991 219 7.0 31.2 13.2
1992 380 15.8 24.0 16.3
1993 370 18.0 20.6 18.9
1994 317 18.0 17.6 13.9
1995 346 17.3 20.0 22.3
1996 346 17.3 20.0 22.3
1997 342 17.3 19.8 16.4
1998 324 17.3 18.7 16
1999 303 18.8 16.1 26.1
2000 315 18.8 16.8 24.4
2001 305 18.3 16.7 50.8
2002 333 19.2 17.3 24.9
2003 333 19.2 17.3 24.9
2004 324 18.5 17.5 25.6
2005 313 18.0 17.4 24.3
2006 324 18.7 17.3 25
2007 317 19.0 16.7 31.9
2008 320 19.7 16.2 31.6
2009 316 18.8 16.7 39.9
2010 312 18.9 16.5 42.9
2011 294 n/a n/a 44.6
2012 327 18.9 17.2 39.1
2013 307 n/a n/a 44.6
2014 297 21.1 14.0 48.1
2015 325 22.0 14.7 46.8
2016 322 21.0 15.3 48.1
2017 296 21.6 13.6 45.9
2018 284 19.5 14.5 49.6
2019 291 20.9 13.8 52.6
2020 281 21.6 12.9 50.2
2021 253 22.2 11.3 44.7
2022 258 20.9 12.2 27.5
2023 274 20.9 13.0 51.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Henderson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $604 (4.5%) $12,775 (95.5%) $13,379
2020 $568 (4.1%) $13,392 (95.9%) $13,959
2021 $1,743 (10.7%) $14,517 (89.3%) $16,260
2022 $1,971 (12.4%) $13,896 (87.6%) $15,866
2023 $2,712 (16.4%) $13,840 (83.6%) $16,552

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Henderson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 146th of 153 Elementary schoolsRanks 124th of 146 Elementary schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Henderson Elementary)48.924.1
 24.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Laramie County School District #1)50.441.6
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)54.848.3
 6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Henderson Elementary)23.446.7
 23.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Laramie County School District #1)41.543.7
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)53.553.5
4th Grade English Language Arts (Henderson Elementary)41.334.2
 7.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Laramie County School District #1)43.439.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)49.145.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Henderson Elementary)23.931.7
 7.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Laramie County School District #1)38.841.9
 3.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)5351.1
 1.9%
4th Grade Science (Henderson Elementary)32.634.2
 1.6%
   4th Grade Science (Laramie County School District #1)45.941.3
 4.6%
   4th Grade Science (Wyoming)5250.2
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Henderson Elementary)3440.9
 6.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Laramie County School District #1)52.248.3
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)55.654.9
 0.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Henderson Elementary)2040
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Laramie County School District #1)44.243.2
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)55.453.7
 1.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Henderson Elementary)38.556.4
 17.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Laramie County School District #1)58.961
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)60.859.8
 1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Henderson Elementary)25.651.3
 25.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Laramie County School District #1)55.753.5
 2.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)55.151.5
 3.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students291274
 5.8%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian00
Hispanic6577
 18.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White207180
 13%
Two or More Races1212
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.6%51.5%
 1.1%


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Students at Henderson Elementary are 66% White, 28% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Henderson Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.2% of Wyoming elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 274 students attended Henderson Elementary.

Students who attend Henderson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carey Junior High School
High : East High School


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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.

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