The top reported proficiency rate is 92% in Science. The lowest is 70% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Anderson Elementary
Anderson Elementary sits in the northern reaches of Cheyenne, Wyoming's capital city, serving children from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade as part of Laramie County School District #1. It is a conventional public school, neither charter nor magnet, and its enrollment is modest for an elementary building serving its grade band.
The academic results from the most recent WY-TOPP state assessment stand out. Across every tested subject and grade, proficiency rates run well above what one might expect, and the school lands in the top quartile on a composite proficiency measure relative to districts in Laramie County. Third graders posted solid marks in both math and English language arts, and fourth graders went further, with a particularly strong showing in science that ranks among the highest in the available data. Participation was complete across all tested groups. The school does not serve high school grades, so graduation rates do not apply here, and chronic absenteeism figures were not reported.
The student body is predominantly white, with a Hispanic enrollment that reflects Cheyenne's broader demographic mix. A small share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, low enough to suggest this is a relatively advantaged catchment area. Information on individualized education programs and English learner services was not available in the data provided, so families whose children need those supports may want to ask the school directly about what is in place.
Cheyenne itself shapes the experience of attending Anderson. The city functions as a government center, a military town anchored by Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, and a transportation hub with roots in the Union Pacific Railroad. Publicly reported sources describe emerging growth in data centers and renewable energy, and the metro area covers all of Laramie County. The downtown core retains historic buildings like the Tivoli Building and the Cheyenne Depot Museum, and the city is known for Cheyenne Frontier Days, the annual rodeo held since the late nineteenth century. Outside the historic core, Cheyenne is largely automobile-oriented and spread out, typical of Western cities, and Anderson Elementary sits in a residential stretch away from the downtown grid.
The housing market around the school reflects Cheyenne's capital-city status. Home values in the school's zip code run well above both the Wyoming state benchmark and the national figure, and rents have been climbing at a faster year-over-year clip than home prices. The price-to-income ratio sits above the national benchmark, meaning families looking to buy near Anderson face a market that is pricier than much of the state. Renting remains comparatively more affordable than carrying a mortgage at current interest rates, though rent costs have been rising. This is a consideration for families weighing a move into the attendance area.
The school's grade band means it stops at fourth grade, so families will need to plan for where their children go next. The data does not specify feeder patterns or transition arrangements. We looked for recent district-level changes that might affect families, such as boundary adjustments or program launches, and found little of lasting impact reported. Laramie County School District #1 is the largest district in the county, and Anderson sits at the stronger end of the academic spectrum within that group.
What families get at Anderson is a small elementary with strong tested outcomes, a relatively low-poverty student population, and a location in a growing capital city where housing costs run higher than the state norm. The gaps in the data, particularly around special populations and program offerings, are worth filling in conversation with the school before making a decision.
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