The top reported proficiency rate is 71% in Math. The lowest is 62% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Pinedale Elementary
Pinedale Elementary sits in the town of Pinedale, the seat of Sublette County, Wyoming, and serves kindergarten through fifth grade as part of Sublette County School District #1. It is a traditional public school, neither a charter nor a magnet, and it draws from a community where outdoor recreation and western heritage shape daily life. The town stretches along the Pine Creek Corridor, with a town park system hosting summer music and community gatherings. The Museum of the Mountain Man anchors downtown cultural life with its fur-trade interpretation. Fremont Lake, Wyoming's second-largest natural lake, lies a short distance from town and serves as a primary recreation destination. The Pinedale Aquatic Center offers pools, a climbing wall, and fitness programs. Rodeo grounds host events during the annual Rendezvous, when vendors and businesses fill the streets. The BLM Pinedale Field Office maintains a civic presence on the main street. Publicly reported sources did not mention a public library in the community.
The school's enrollment is moderate for an elementary serving six grade levels. Its student body is predominantly white, with a Hispanic population making up the next largest share, and very small numbers of students from other racial or ethnic backgrounds. Just over a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a relatively low figure that reflects the economic profile of the area. Data on individualized education programs and English learner status was not available, so those populations cannot be characterized here.
On state assessments through Wyoming's WY-TOPP system, Pinedale Elementary posts strong results. Math proficiency starts high in third grade, dips somewhat in fourth, and eases further in fifth, though the fifth-grade figure remains solidly above what many schools achieve. English language arts follows a different pattern, with third grade strong, fourth grade the lowest of the three, and fifth grade bouncing back to the highest mark in that subject. Science, tested only in fourth grade, shows a majority of students reaching proficiency. Every tested group had full participation, which speaks to consistent assessment engagement. Across all tested subjects and grades, the school's proficiency index places it in the top quartile relative to districts in Sublette County, a comparison set that includes just two districts. That positioning reflects the school's consistently above-average performance against its immediate neighbors.
No graduation rate applies here, since the school serves only elementary grades. Chronic absenteeism data was not available. Information on course offerings, staffing ratios, discipline, and attendance beyond what the state assessments provide was also absent, so those dimensions of school life cannot be assessed from the available data.
The housing market in Pinedale's zip code sits well above both the Wyoming state benchmark and the national benchmark, with typical home values in a range that may surprise families relocating from other parts of the state. The price-to-income ratio suggests that buying a home here demands a larger share of earnings than in many communities nationally. Rental data was not available, so the rental picture remains unclear. Families considering a move should weigh the housing costs against the community's rural character and recreational access.
A district-level development worth watching: in November 2024, the Sublette County School District #1 board passed a resolution to hold a special bond election in January 2025. The bond would fund construction of a new elementary school to replace the current Pinedale Elementary building, along with additions and improvements to Pinedale High School and Pinedale Middle School. A bond of that scale would carry lasting effects on facilities and class environments, and could affect property taxes for families in the district. Whether the bond passed and what timeline the district has set for construction are questions a parent may want to pursue directly with the school or district office.
For a family evaluating Pinedale Elementary, the academic picture is the clearest part of the profile. Proficiency rates across subjects and grades are strong and consistent, the school stands above its county peers, and participation is full. The community offers a distinctive small-town setting with deep recreational and cultural roots. What remains less visible from available data is the texture of the school day itself, staffing, and how the school serves students with specialized needs. Those are the gaps a parent would want to fill in through a visit or a conversation with the principal.
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