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Carpenter Elementary

Q: Is Carpenter Elementary a good school?

Carpenter Elementary ranks 79 th of 149 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

79^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 149 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Better than 47% of Wyoming elementary schools

Summary

Carpenter Elementary is a public elementary school in Carpenter, Wyoming, serving 71 students in grades K-6 and part of the Laramie County School District #2. The school has shown mixed academic performance, with some grade levels and subjects performing well on the WY-TOPP assessments, while others, particularly in the lower grades, have struggled compared to district and state averages. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in its free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Carpenter Elementary stands out from nearby schools like Pine Bluffs Elementary and Burns Elementary in terms of its lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending. However, this does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes, as the school's performance on the WY-TOPP assessments has been inconsistent. This suggests that factors beyond just resource allocation may be at play in driving student success.

The school's statewide ranking has also declined in recent years, from a high of 53rd out of 151 schools in 2016-2017 to 139th out of 147 schools in 2023-2024. This downward trend is concerning and warrants further investigation into the underlying causes, such as changes in the school's demographics, instructional practices, or resource allocation. To address these challenges, the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions, review their instructional practices, and ensure that resources are being allocated effectively to support student success.

Students ?

7.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,854

Per pupil spending ?

46.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4816 Monroe Avenue
Carpenter, WY 82054

(307) 245-4180

District: Laramie County School District #2

Students who attend Carpenter Elementary usually attend:

High:	Burns Junior & Senior High School
	Pine Bluffs Junior & Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.3%

Hispanic:

17.4%

Two or more races:

2.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 41st percentile in 2015 → 47th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2015

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg63%

Wyoming avg55%

79^th of 149

Wyoming public elementary schools ?

Bottom 47%▲ up 6 pts since 2015

From bottom 41% (2015) to bottom 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3Elementary Schools in the Laramie County School District #2

27^th of 43Laramie 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	51.2	79 of 149	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	11.7	139 of 147	5.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	48.5	79 of 146	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.3	115 of 144	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	21.5	137 of 153	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	42.2	101 of 153	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.8	68 of 147	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	61.2	53 of 151	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	52.4	74 of 148	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	47.3	91 of 154	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	61.5	50 of 147	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	47.0	91 of 142	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	58.0	65 of 143	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	50.8	86 of 152	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	54.0	73 of 150	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2009	57.1	63 of 150	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	53.9	76 of 151	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	41.4	106 of 149	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	17.7	136 of 145	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	39.0	88 of 136	35.3%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2019	59.6	47 of 136	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.3	65 of 125	48.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2019	21.1	123 of 138	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	42.7	80 of 126	36.5%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Female (2019)65th percentile+31 vs school

Male (2019)11th percentile-23 vs school

By subject vs Wyoming (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics58%+3 vs state

English Language Arts54%~ state avg

Science50%-5 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
Carpenter Elementary	Public	K-6	4816 Monroe Avenue	Carpenter	82054	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #2	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 245-4180	69	9	7.6	46.4%	54 (78.3%)	1 (1.4%)	12 (17.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	51.2	79^th of 149 public elementary schools	47.0%		11.7	139^th of 147 public elementary schools	5.4%	60	70.0	37.5		54.6	70.0	50.0		54.6	50.0	$24,854	$2,398	$22,456
Burns Elementary	Public	K-6	630 East 4th	Burns	82053	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #2	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 245-4150	245	23	10.8	39.2%	216 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	48	91^st of 149 public elementary schools	38.9%		52.1	77^th of 147 public elementary schools	47.6%	14	52.9	44.7	36.4	73.2	55.9	60.5	45.5	87.8	42.1	$17,286	$1,755	$15,532
Pine Bluffs Elementary	Public	K-6	503 Elm Street	Pine Bluffs	82082	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #2	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 245-4070	177	14	12.5	46.9%	146 (82.5%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68.6	39^th of 149 public elementary schools	73.8%		67.4	42^nd of 147 public elementary schools	71.4%	3	82.6	63.6	59.3	66.7	87.0	45.5	59.3	63.6	59.1	$19,735	$3,055	$16,681

Frequently Asked Questions about Carpenter Elementary

How many students attend Carpenter Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 69 students attended Carpenter Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Carpenter Elementary attend?

Students who attend Carpenter Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Burns Junior & Senior High School
High : Pine Bluffs Junior & Senior High School

What district is Carpenter Elementary in?

Laramie County School District #2

Is Carpenter Elementary a good school?

Carpenter Elementary ranks 79^th of 149 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Carpenter Elementary?

Students at Carpenter Elementary are 78% White, 17% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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