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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 82071

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Summary:

The 82071 zip code area is home to a single standout elementary school, the UW Laboratory School, which serves students in the Albany County School District #1. This school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Wyoming, demonstrating strong academic performance across multiple subjects.

The UW Laboratory School stands out for its high rankings, with a state ranking of 29th out of 146 Wyoming elementary schools in 2022-2023 and 51st out of 147 in 2023-2024. The school's students excel on state assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Science, where proficiency rates exceed the district and state averages. Additionally, the school benefits from a low student-teacher ratio of 12.2 and relatively high per-student spending of $16,629, suggesting a focus on providing ample resources and support for its students.

While the UW Laboratory School's academic performance is impressive, the data also raises questions about equity and access. The school serves a student population with a relatively low percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that it may cater to a more affluent demographic. This raises concerns about the availability of educational opportunities for all students in the area, regardless of their socioeconomic background. Further investigation into the factors contributing to the school's success and the distribution of resources within the district would be valuable in addressing these potential equity issues.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()
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/reduced lunch	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year

Cities Near Zip Code 82071

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Laramie	4.7 mi	12	20^th
Horse Creek	20.33 mi	1
Rock River	29.03 mi	3	58^th
Centennial	29.06 mi	1
Granite Canyon	32 mi	1

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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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