Lusk Elementary

Lusk Elementary is a public elementary school located in Lusk, Wyoming, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 299 students. The school is part of the Niobrara County School District #1, which is ranked 39 out of 43 districts in Wyoming and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Lusk Elementary's performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in WY-TOPP assessments, is generally below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) was 31.5% at Lusk Elementary, compared to the state average of 53.1%. Similarly, the percentage of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics was 31.5% at Lusk Elementary, compared to the state average of 55.2%. The school's performance has been consistently low over the past several years, with Lusk Elementary ranking in the bottom third of Wyoming elementary schools in terms of academic achievement.

While Lusk Elementary has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $8,936 in the 2020-2021 school year to $24,761 in the 2023-2024 school year, this increase in funding has not translated into improved academic performance. The school's rankings and proficiency rates have remained low, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to the school's challenges. Lusk Elementary may need to examine how the additional resources are being utilized and explore more targeted, evidence-based strategies to improve student learning.