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Cole Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 199 students

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3 stars

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Posted December 3, 2010

the teachers are to quick to judge instead of find out what is really going on they instantly accuse a parent who was being nice of doing something they were not...and the other parents are let off instantly even if they are the ones who were causing problems in front of children and other parents
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2008

Only 2 weeks into the school year and I;m very impressed. The Teachers are great and our kids love them.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2008

I rate this school a 10. The school is small and personable. Everyone works together towards the success of the students.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
40%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
18%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
46%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 75% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
46%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
40%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 86% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
48%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 80% in 2011.

20 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
79%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

All Students82%
Female>=90%
Male73%
Hispanic>=80%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant82%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted82%
Non-Homeless82%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students41%
Female27%
Male55%
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White33%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English41%
Non-migrant41%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted41%
Non-Homeless41%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Wyoming Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

All Students67%
Female60%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted67%
Non-Homeless67%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female60%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted67%
Non-Homeless67%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Science

All Students62%
Female40%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English62%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant62%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted62%
Non-Homeless62%
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Wyoming Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

All Students54%
Female44%
Male75%
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant54%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted54%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students67%
Female63%
Male75%
Hispanic62%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant67%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted67%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Wyoming Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

Math

All Students83%
Female>=80%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Hispanic>=90%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=80%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant83%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted83%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female>=80%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Hispanic>=90%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White>=80%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged>=80%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant88%
Academically giftedn/a
Non-Gifted88%
Non-Homelessn/a
Full Academic Yearn/a
Non-Full Academic Yearn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Wyoming administered the Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) in reading, writing and math to students in grades 3 through 8 and 11, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 11. PAWS tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Wyoming. The goal is for all students score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Wyoming Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Wyoming's state standards

Source: Wyoming Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 50% 83%
Hispanic 38% 10%
Black 9% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 63%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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615 West 9th St
Cheyenne, WY 82007
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Phone: (307) 771-2480

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