Enrollment
215
Elementary
DISTRICT 158 · STATE 216
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ALBANY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1·NCES 560073000005
Beitel Elementary
811 South 17th Street, Laramie, WY 82070 · (307)721-4436 · Albany County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY33-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL215 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.0:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.0:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
37%
79 students
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 47%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2023-24
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 34 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 33 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 34 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 37 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 36 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 41 | 19% |
This year's kindergarten class (34) is 17% smaller than its 5th grade class (41).
Student demographics
39%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 41% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Beitel Elementary→Laramie Middle School
Based on grade levels within Albany County School District #1. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Beitel Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Wyoming | In Albany County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 215 | #99 of 187 | #6 of 13 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.0:1 | #46 of 109 | #3 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 38.5% | #50 of 109 | #5 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 36.7% | #106 of 139 | #3 of 7 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
6-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2023-24Enrollment
215
-27 (-11%) vs 2017
-39% since 1990-91, when it was 350
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
was 12.1:1
% White
77%
was 76%
% Hispanic
15%
was 15%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 215 | 17.4 | 12.4:1 | 37% (79) |
| 2022-23 | 215 | 19.5 | 11.0:1 | 27% (57) |
| 2020-21 | 207 | 18 | 11.5:1 | 16% (34) |
| 2017-18 | 242 | 20 | 12.1:1 | 18% (44) |
| 2015-16 | 278 | 22 | 12.6:1 | 22% (60) |
| 2010-11 | 276 | N/A | N/A | 34% (94) |
| 2000-01 | 202 | 16 | 12.6:1 | 64% (130) |
| 1990-91 | 350 | 19 | 18.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Beitel Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 11% (242 to 215); teachers down 13% (20 to 17.4).
About Beitel Elementary
Beitel Elementary is the name of a mid-sized elementary school in Laramie, Wyoming. It is open to students in kindergarten through 5 and enrolls 215 students.
Enrollment across the 18 schools in Albany County School District #1 totals 3,967 students.
Federal enrollment data show Beitel Elementary is 77% White. The next largest groups are 15% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 39%.
With 17.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio is about 11.0:1. The 10.6:1 average for elementary schools in Wyoming is close to this figure. Roughly 37% of students come from households that qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
In Albany County, median household income comes to about $61,917, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 55% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 7%. Albany County counts 19 public schools with about 3,967 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Spring Creek Elementary, is about 0.5 miles. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
NCES describes the area around Beitel Elementary as Town: Remote, meaning in a town far from an urbanized area.
Enrollment fell by 11% across 6 years, from 242 in 2017-18 to 215 in 2023-24.
On allk12, people connected to Beitel Elementary can post about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. You can also rate the school on this page.
Albany County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
38,249
Census ACS
Median income
$61,917
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
55%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
19
3,967 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Albany County School District #1
- Laramie High SchoolHigh · 1,070 students
- Laramie Middle SchoolMiddle · 735 students
- Slade ElementaryElementary · 440 students
- Spring Creek ElementaryElementary · 307 students
- Indian Paintbrush ElementaryElementary · 269 students
- Snowy Range AcademyElementary · 260 students
Other schools in Laramie
- Laramie High SchoolHigh · 1,070 students
- Laramie Middle SchoolMiddle · 735 students
- Slade ElementaryElementary · 440 students
- Spring Creek ElementaryElementary · 307 students
- Indian Paintbrush ElementaryElementary · 269 students
- Snowy Range AcademyElementary · 260 students
Nearby schools
- Spring Creek Elementary0.5 mi · 307
- UW Laboratory School0.6 mi · 162
- Whiting High School0.7 mi · 43
- Laramie Montessori Charter School1.0 mi · 97
- Slade Elementary1.2 mi · 440
- Laramie High School1.3 mi · 1,070
Frequently asked questions
About Beitel ElementaryHow large is Beitel Elementary?
Beitel Elementary enrolls approximately 215 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does Beitel Elementary serve?
Beitel Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beitel Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Beitel Elementary is approximately 11.0:1 (17 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Beitel Elementary?
At Beitel Elementary, the student body is approximately 77% White, 15% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Beitel Elementary in?
Beitel Elementary is part of Albany County School District #1.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.