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Freedom Elementary

Q: Is Freedom Elementary a good school?

Freedom Elementary ranks 33 rd of 149 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Freedom Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 323 students attended Freedom Elementary.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Freedom Elementary?

Students at Freedom Elementary are 61% White, 15% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 8% African American, 2% Asian.

Q: What schools do graduates of Freedom Elementary attend?

Students who attend Freedom Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : McCormick Junior High School High : Central High School

Public Grades K-6

33^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 149 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Better than 78% of Wyoming elementary schools

Summary

Freedom Elementary is a public elementary school located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, serving 316 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Laramie County School District #1, which is ranked 32 out of 43 districts in the state.

Freedom Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's 5th-grade students achieved 83.3% proficiency in ELA and 77.8% in Math, significantly higher than the district and state. Freedom Elementary also excels in Science, with 4th-grade students achieving a 68.2% proficiency rate, compared to the district's 49.7% and the state's 55.3%. The school's performance is especially strong among specific student subgroups, including female students, Hispanic students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools, Freedom Elementary outperforms most in the Laramie County School District #1, with the exception of Jessup Elementary and PODER Academy, which consistently outperform Freedom Elementary in academic measures. The school's higher per-student spending and improving student-teacher ratio contribute to its success, making it a standout institution in the local area.

323

Students ?

12.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,033

Per pupil spending ?

34.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4500 Happy Jack Road
Cheyenne, WY 82001

(307) 771-2305

District: Laramie County School District #1

Students who attend Freedom Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	McCormick Junior High School
High:	Central High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.7%

Two or more races:

15.2%

Hispanic:

12.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 53rd percentile in 2015 → 78th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Wyoming average (66% vs 55% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Wyoming elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 25 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school66%

District avg50%

Wyoming avg55%

33^rd of 149

Wyoming public elementary schools ?

Top 22%▲ up 25 pts since 2015

From top 47% (2015) to top 22% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 24Elementary Schools in the Laramie County School District #1

32^nd of 43Laramie County School District #1 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	71.3	33 of 149	77.9%	★★★★☆
2024	65.9	47 of 147	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.4	70 of 146	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.0	90 of 144	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	51.7	81 of 153	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	61.6	54 of 153	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.2	56 of 147	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	64.2	48 of 151	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.5	67 of 148	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	53.5	72 of 154	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	51.1	76 of 147	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	81.1	16 of 142	88.7%	★★★★☆
2012	65.3	44 of 143	69.2%	★★★★☆
2011	49.4	88 of 152	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	52.9	75 of 150	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	60.5	52 of 150	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	66.6	43 of 151	71.5%	★★★★☆
2007	73.4	32 of 149	78.5%	★★★★☆
2006	56.4	62 of 145	57.2%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2019	55.7	1 of 1	0.0%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2022	47.8	35 of 72	51.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	70.9	29 of 128	77.3%	★★★★☆
2024	70.7	30 of 125	76.0%	★★★★☆
2023	60.0	48 of 129	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.4	59 of 126	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.0	51 of 132	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.4	68 of 136	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.6	54 of 125	56.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2024	57.9	19 of 63	69.8%	★★★★☆
2023	44.3	34 of 55	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.5	29 of 60	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.1	44 of 67	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	69.1	12 of 70	82.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	78.1	16 of 127	87.4%	★★★★☆
2024	63.4	36 of 122	70.5%	★★★★☆
2023	69.7	17 of 115	85.2%	★★★★☆
2022	70.3	22 of 110	80.0%	★★★★☆
2021	46.9	63 of 119	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	66.8	32 of 132	75.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	68.1	36 of 133	72.9%	★★★★☆
2024	57.9	61 of 130	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	48.5	72 of 132	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.8	82 of 127	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.0	78 of 134	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	73.2	29 of 138	79.0%	★★★★☆
2018	61.3	52 of 126	58.7%	★★★☆☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2023	55.1	1 of 5	80.0%	★★★★★
2019	65.8	1 of 3	66.7%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	29.2	2 of 4	50.0%	★★★★☆
2022	82.7	1 of 9	88.9%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2024	61.2	26 of 84	69.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	60.7	41 of 105	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.1	37 of 105	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.9	44 of 101	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.5	64 of 103	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	57.9	53 of 113	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.6	43 of 120	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.7	46 of 103	55.3%	★★★☆☆

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)87th percentile+10 vs school

Military Connected (2023)80th percentile+28 vs school

Female (2025)77th percentile~ school

Male (2025)73rd percentile-5 vs school

Hispanic (2024)70th percentile~ school

Special Education (2024)69th percentile~ school

White (2025)61st percentile-17 vs school

Disabled (2022)51st percentile+14 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)50th percentile-28 vs school

African American (2019)<1st percentile-65 vs school

By subject vs Wyoming (2024-2025) ?

Science68%+13 vs state

English Language Arts67%+12 vs state

Mathematics65%+9 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
Freedom Elementary	Public	K-6	4500 Happy Jack Road	Cheyenne	82001	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 771-2305	323	26	12.4	34.7%	196 (60.7%)	27 (8.4%)	39 (12.1%)	6 (1.9%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	49 (15.2%)	71.3	33^rd of 149 public elementary schools	77.9%		65.9	47^th of 147 public elementary schools	68.0%	14	48.9	68.2	83.3	66.7	68.1	53.5	77.8	59.5	68.2	$18,033	$2,336	$15,697
Pioneer Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1407 Cosgriff Court	Cheyenne	82001	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 771-2316	420	28	14.8	35.2%	319 (76.0%)	8 (1.9%)	61 (14.5%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.2%)	80.7	17^th of 149 public elementary schools	88.6%		85.7	12^th of 147 public elementary schools	91.8%	5	78.5	65.0	64.7	82.7	69.2	71.7	58.8	84.9	71.7	$16,387	$1,766	$14,621
Deming Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	715 West 5th Ave	Cheyenne	82001	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 771-2400	96	6	15.1	42.7%	65 (67.7%)	1 (1.0%)	25 (26.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.2%)								(n/a)	42.1				42.1					$21,745	$2,169	$19,576
Cole Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	615 West 9th Street	Cheyenne	82007	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 771-2480	164	16	10.3	64.6%	73 (44.5%)	1 (0.6%)	77 (47.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	1 (0.6%)	9 (5.5%)	7.1	144^th of 149 public elementary schools	3.4%		9.3	142^nd of 147 public elementary schools	3.4%	2	18.2	30.0	22.7	42.9	12.5	20.0	31.8	28.6	30.0	$25,978	$4,842	$21,135
Goins Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	224 Dey Avenue	Cheyenne	82007	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 771-2620	299	25	11.7	67.6%	125 (41.8%)	18 (6.0%)	131 (43.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (7.0%)	2.9	146^th of 149 public elementary schools	2.0%		2.2	145^th of 147 public elementary schools	1.4%	1	26.3	19.4	17.1	32.0	29.0	11.1		18.0	19.4	$17,353	$2,797	$14,556
PODER Academy	Public, Charter	K-6	2201 Morrie Avenue	Cheyenne	82001	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #1	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 632-2248	214	15	14.3	50.0%	110 (51.4%)	8 (3.7%)	70 (32.7%)	2 (0.9%)	6 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (8.4%)	95.9	1^st of 149 public elementary schools	99.3%		91.7	4^th of 147 public elementary schools	97.3%	3	84.0	92.9	92.3		76.0		88.5		89.3
Hebard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	413 Seymour Avenue	Cheyenne	82007	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 771-2450	120	15	8.0	64.2%	65 (54.2%)	2 (1.7%)	46 (38.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	13.5	140^th of 149 public elementary schools	6.0%		26.4	121^st of 147 public elementary schools	17.7%	19	25.0	40.0	40.0	38.5	25.0	46.7	20.0	15.4	46.7	$27,221	$5,192	$22,029
Alta Vista Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1514 East 16th Street	Cheyenne	82001	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 771-2310	227	23	10.0	67.8%	137 (60.4%)	2 (0.9%)	66 (29.1%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.8%)	4 (1.8%)	13 (5.7%)	55.4	75^th of 149 public elementary schools	49.7%		27.4	120^th of 147 public elementary schools	18.4%	45	54.3	64.0	54.8	63.0	62.9	76.0	56.3	42.9	44.0	$25,293	$5,320	$19,973
Arp Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1780 E. Pershing Blvd.	Cheyenne	82001	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 771-2365	332	33	10.0	67.8%	147 (44.3%)	3 (0.9%)	155 (46.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.2%)	14.4	138^th of 149 public elementary schools	7.4%		12.1	138^th of 147 public elementary schools	6.1%		27.3	27.3	31.8	59.1	44.1	8.9	16.3	40.9	22.2	$21,980	$4,036	$17,944
Jessup Elementary	Public	K-4	6113 Evers Boulevard	Cheyenne	82009	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 771-2570	118	12	10.1	15.3%	91 (77.1%)	1 (0.8%)	14 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	11 (9.3%)	95.4	2^nd of 149 public elementary schools	98.7%		74.1	31^st of 147 public elementary schools	78.9%	29	82.1	84.0			82.1	84.0			88.0	$19,836	$2,573	$17,262

Frequently Asked Questions about Freedom Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Freedom Elementary?

Students at Freedom Elementary are 61% White, 15% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 8% African American, 2% Asian.

What district is Freedom Elementary in?

Laramie County School District #1

How many students attend Freedom Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 323 students attended Freedom Elementary.

Is Freedom Elementary a good school?

Freedom Elementary ranks 33^rd of 149 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Freedom Elementary attend?

Students who attend Freedom Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : McCormick Junior High School
High : Central High School

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