Slade Elementary in Laramie, WY

At a glance

Reported students

440

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

38.11

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Wyoming elementary enrollment

97th percentile

Compared with 184 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

Slade Elementary: 440 reported students.

State peer staffing position

66th percentile

11.5:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 303
Teachers (FTE): 34.13
Student–teacher ratio: 8.9:1

What the reported data says about Slade Elementary

Slade Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Laramie. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Albany County School District #1. NCES reports 440 students for 2024–25.

Among 184 elementary schools in Wyoming with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 227 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, close to the Wyoming median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.6%). English learners represent 6.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Slade Elementary

1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.11 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 6.6%
Students with disabilities: 15.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 39.1%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 0.5

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White70.2%
Hispanic21.6%
Black1.8%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial5.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Spring Creek Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

307 reported students

Indian Paintbrush Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

269 reported students

Snowy Range Academy

Elementary · Grades KG–08

260 reported students

Velma Linford Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

250 reported students

Laramie Montessori Charter School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

97 reported students

Rock River Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–06

35 reported students

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Public schools near Slade Elementary

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Laramie Middle School Middle · Albany County School District #1	06–08	735	0.7 mi
Indian Paintbrush Elementary Elementary · Albany County School District #1	KG–05	269	1.1 mi
Laramie Montessori Charter School Elementary · Charter · Albany County School District #1	PK–06	97	1.3 mi
Spring Creek Elementary Elementary · Albany County School District #1	PK–05	307	1.4 mi
Snowy Range Academy Elementary · Charter · Albany County School District #1	KG–08	260	2.1 mi
Velma Linford Elementary Elementary · Albany County School District #1	PK–05	250	2.6 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Slade Elementary

What grades does Slade Elementary serve?

Slade Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Albany County School District #1.

How many students attend Slade Elementary?

Slade Elementary reported 440 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 184 Wyoming elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 303 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Slade Elementary?

The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 440 students and 38.11 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wyoming median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Slade Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?

Slade Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Albany County School District #1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Slade Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

39.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Slade Elementary in?

Slade Elementary is part of Albany County School District #1, based in Laramie, WY, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Slade Elementary?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Laramie Middle School (0.7 mi), Indian Paintbrush Elementary (1.1 mi), Laramie Montessori Charter School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.