Serving 114 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School's student population of 114 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#278 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
2%
1%
White
85%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School's ranking?
Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School is ranked #278 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School?
114 students attend Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School?
Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School offer ?
Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School part of?
Guernsey-sunrise Elementary School is part of Platte County School District #2.
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