The top reported proficiency rate is 55% in English language arts. The lowest is 43% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Dildine Elementary
Dildine Elementary sits in Cheyenne, Wyoming's capital city, serving kindergarten through fourth grade as part of Laramie County School District #1. It is a traditional public school, not a charter or magnet, and its enrollment is moderate for an elementary building, with fairly even distribution across the five grades it serves.
The student body is majority white, with a substantial Hispanic population and small numbers of students from other racial and ethnic backgrounds. The share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch is relatively modest, suggesting a community where many families sit above the income threshold for that program. Data on students with individualized education programs and English learners was not reported, so those population sizes are not visible here.
On Wyoming's state assessment, the WY-TOPP, Dildine's results paint a generally solid picture for an elementary school. Fourth-grade literacy stands out as the strongest area, with a majority of tested students reaching proficiency. Third-grade literacy and math, as well as fourth-grade math, show roughly half of students meeting the bar. Fourth-grade science sits lower, with under half of students proficient. Every tested group had full participation, which speaks to consistent engagement with the assessment process. The school's overall proficiency, averaged across tested subjects and grades, places it above the midpoint relative to districts in Laramie County. Because Dildine serves only kindergarten through fourth grade, it has no graduation rate, and that gap reflects the grade band rather than anything about the school's performance. Chronic absenteeism data was not available.
Cheyenne itself is a city shaped by government, military, and transportation. Publicly reported sources describe it as Wyoming's most populous city and state capital, with the economy anchored by state government, Francis E. Warren Air Force Base on the west side, and the Union Pacific Railroad corridor that gave the city its start. Emerging sectors include data centers and renewable energy. The downtown has a historic core with landmarks like the Wyoming State Capitol and the Cheyenne Depot Museum, and the city is widely known for Cheyenne Frontier Days, a rodeo and western festival held each summer. Outside the downtown grid, Cheyenne is largely automobile-oriented and spread out, typical of Western cities. Laramie County Community College is listed among the city's recognized institutions.
The housing market around Dildine reflects Cheyenne's character as a mid-sized capital city rather than a booming metro. Home values in the school's zip code sit somewhat below the state and national benchmarks, and rents are moderate. The price-to-income ratio suggests buying a home here requires a stretch for many households relative to national norms, and renting remains meaningfully cheaper than carrying a mortgage at current rates. Home values have been appreciating, but at a pace that tracks with steady regional demand rather than rapid escalation.
The district brief for Laramie County School District #1 turned up little in the way of publicly reported recent changes with lasting impact, so there is not much to relay about shifts in programming, boundaries, or leadership that would affect a family's decision right now. Program offerings specific to Dildine were not provided in the available data, so a parent interested in enrichment, intervention, or extracurricular options would want to ask the school directly. The same goes for staffing details, discipline practices, and attendance patterns, none of which were available to include here.
What the available information gives a parent is a picture of a mid-sized elementary school with steady test results, full assessment participation, and a student population that is relatively less economically disadvantaged than many schools in the state. It sits in a capital city with a mix of government, military, and cultural anchors, in a housing market that is accessible but not inexpensive. For a family weighing Dildine, the academic results suggest steady performance with some areas stronger than others, and the gaps in available data mean questions about student support services and school climate will need to come from the school itself rather than from a data profile.
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