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Willow Creek Elementary

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Willow Creek Elementary ranks 72 nd of 149 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-4

72^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 149 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Better than 52% of Wyoming elementary schools

Summary

Willow Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Riverton, Wyoming, serving 201 students in grades 1-3. The school consistently outperforms the surrounding Fremont County School District #25 and the state of Wyoming in academic proficiency, particularly in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2024-2025 school year, Willow Creek Elementary ranked 72 out of 149 Wyoming elementary schools, earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of Willow Creek Elementary's strengths is its performance for Native American students, who ranked 1 out of 3 Wyoming elementary schools with a 5-star rating. However, the school's performance for Special Education students is relatively weak, ranking 68 out of 81 Wyoming elementary schools with a 1-star rating. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 43.28% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Willow Creek Elementary outperforms other schools in the Fremont County School District #25, such as Jackson Elementary and Ashgrove Elementary. However, the nearby Rendezvous Elementary, which serves grades 4-5, has a higher statewide ranking and performance in some subject areas compared to Willow Creek. The schools in the neighboring Fremont County School District #14 and Fremont County School District #38, such as Wyoming Indian Elementary and Arapahoe Elementary, have significantly lower academic performance and higher percentages of students from low-income backgrounds.

269

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,905

Per pupil spending ?

39%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1200 West Monroe Avenue
Riverton, WY 82501

(307) 856-6004

District: Fremont County School District #25

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.1%

American Indian:

25.7%

Hispanic:

6.7%

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At a glance

Strengths

✓Above the Wyoming median (52nd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school58%

District avg49%

Wyoming avg55%

72^nd of 149

Wyoming public elementary schools ?

Top 48%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Elementary Schools in the Fremont County School District #25

34^th of 43Fremont County School District #25 among Wyoming districts

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)

Native American (2025)67th percentile+15 vs school

Female (2025)66th percentile+14 vs school

White (2025)64th percentile+12 vs school

Male (2025)45th percentile-7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)40th percentile-12 vs school

Special Education (2025)16th percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs Wyoming (2024-2025) ?

Science65%+9 vs state

Mathematics59%~ state avg

English Language Arts54%~ state avg

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Schools Near Willow Creek Elementary

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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 English Language Arts 7th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 8th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 3rd Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 4th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 5th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 8th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 4th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Willow Creek Elementary	Public	K-4	1200 West Monroe Avenue	Riverton	82501	Fremont County	Fremont County School District #25	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 856-6004	269	23	11.5	39.0%	167 (62.1%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (25.7%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (4.8%)	57.3	72^nd of 149 public elementary schools	51.7%					(n/a)	52.5	56.3					58.3	60.4			64.6		$25,905	$5,191	$20,714
Jackson Elementary	Public	K-2	720 West Jackson Avenue	Riverton	82501	Fremont County	Fremont County School District #25	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 856-9495	173	16	10.8	56.6%	83 (48.0%)	2 (1.2%)	30 (17.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (27.7%)	2 (1.2%)	8 (4.6%)								(n/a)													$23,552	$5,769	$17,783
Rendezvous Elementary	Public	3-5	413 North 4th West	Riverton	82501	Fremont County	Fremont County School District #25	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 857-7070	324	28	11.4	47.8%	195 (60.2%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (11.4%)	1 (0.3%)	52 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (12.0%)	48.1	90^th of 149 public elementary schools	39.6%		62.6	56^th of 147 public elementary schools	61.9%	34	46.7	51.5	62.7				41.3	60.6	61.6		57.6		$21,756	$5,108	$16,648
Aspen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1620 East Sunset Avenue	Riverton	82501	Fremont County	Fremont County School District #25	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 856-2625	286	28	10.2	43.4%	171 (59.8%)	3 (1.0%)	31 (10.8%)	4 (1.4%)	54 (18.9%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (7.7%)								(n/a)													$21,922	$5,689	$16,233
Arapahoe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	445 Little Wind River Bottom R	Arapahoe	82510	Fremont County	Fremont County School District #38	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 856-9333	392	45	8.7	97.2%	10 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	355 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	0.5	148^th of 149 public elementary schools	0.7%		0.6	147^th of 147 public elementary schools	0.0%	1		9.3	16.3	12.5	16.7	37.2		9.3	9.3	14.0	9.3	14.0	$47,694	$6,175	$41,518
Wyoming Indian Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	369 Blue Sky Highway	Ethete	82520	Fremont County	Fremont County School District #14	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 332-2053	250	26	9.6	77.2%	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	241 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	0.4	149^th of 149 public elementary schools	0.0%		0.7	146^th of 147 public elementary schools	0.7%	3	5.4	9.6	14.9				5.4	5.8	10.6		9.6		$37,333	$5,879	$31,454

Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Creek Elementary

How many students attend Willow Creek Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 269 students attended Willow Creek Elementary.

What district is Willow Creek Elementary in?

Fremont County School District #25

What is the racial makeup of Willow Creek Elementary?

Students at Willow Creek Elementary are 62% White, 26% American Indian, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Is Willow Creek Elementary a good school?

Willow Creek Elementary ranks 72^nd of 149 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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