Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Saddle Ridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Saddle Ridge Elementary School's student population of 353 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Saddle Ridge 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 Saddle Ridge Elementary School is 0.46, which is more 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
#199 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
20%
15%
Black
1%
1%
White
71%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Saddle Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Saddle Ridge Elementary School is ranked #199 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Saddle Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Saddle Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dildine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Saddle Ridge Elementary School?
353 students attend Saddle Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Saddle Ridge Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saddle Ridge Elementary School?
Saddle Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Saddle Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Saddle Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Saddle Ridge Elementary School part of?
Saddle Ridge Elementary School is part of Laramie County School District #1.
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