Henderson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001 · Laramie County School District #1
#138 of 151 elementary schools in Wyoming
#32948 of 50,301 nationally
About Henderson Elementary
Henderson Elementary is a public elementary located in Cheyenne, in the Laramie County School District #1 school district of Wyoming, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 244 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 138th of 151 ranked elementary schools in Wyoming. Its strongest component is students per teacher (73th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 244.
There are 37 schools in Cheyenne; Henderson Elementary ranks 31st of 37 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)58.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Henderson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Henderson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
East High School
Cheyenne · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,566 students · 512 m away
Carey Junior High School
Cheyenne · Public middle · Grades 7–8
800 students · 876 m away
Fairview Elementary
Cheyenne · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
94 students · 970 m away
Lebhart Elementary
Cheyenne · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
105 students · 1.4 km away
Alta Vista Elementary
Cheyenne · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
227 students · 1.4 km away
Baggs Elementary
Cheyenne · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
336 students · 1.5 km away
Arp Elementary
Cheyenne · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
332 students · 1.5 km away
Bain Elementary
Cheyenne · Public elementary · Grades K–6
221 students · 2.1 km away
PODER Academy
Cheyenne · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
214 students · 2.2 km away
Hebard Elementary
Cheyenne · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
120 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Wyoming with a comparable Enrollment.
Wagonwheel Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
244 students
Burns Elementary
Burns · Public elementary · Grades K–6
245 students
Urie Elementary
Lyman · Public elementary · Grades K–4
242 students
Meadowlark Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
239 students
Trail Elementary
Torrington · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
239 students
Velma Linford Elementary
Laramie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Henderson Elementary a good school?
Henderson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 38.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #138 of 151 in Wyoming. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Henderson Elementary rank in Wyoming?
Henderson Elementary ranks #138 of 151 elementary schools in Wyoming and #32948 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Henderson Elementary?
Henderson Elementary had 244 students in 2025.
Is Henderson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Henderson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Henderson Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Henderson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.