Velma Linford Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Laramie, Wyoming 82070 · Albany County School District #1
#64 of 151 elementary schools in Wyoming
#14008 of 50,301 nationally
About Velma Linford Elementary
Velma Linford Elementary is a public elementary located in Laramie, in the Albany County School District #1 school district of Wyoming, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 250 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 66.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 64th of 151 ranked elementary schools in Wyoming. Its strongest component is students per teacher (76th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 250.
There are 11 schools in Laramie; Velma Linford Elementary ranks 9th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)56.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
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 Velma Linford Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Velma Linford Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Laramie Montessori Charter School
Laramie · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
97 students · 2.9 km away
Spring Creek Elementary
Laramie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
307 students · 3.8 km away
UW Laboratory School
Laramie · Public elementary · Grades K–8
162 students · 4.0 km away
Slade Elementary
Laramie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students · 4.2 km away
Laramie Middle School
Laramie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
735 students · 5.2 km away
Indian Paintbrush Elementary
Laramie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
269 students · 5.8 km away
Laramie High School
Laramie · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,070 students · 6.5 km away
Snowy Range Academy
Laramie · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
260 students · 6.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Wyoming with a comparable Enrollment.
Sundance Elementary
Sundance · Public elementary · Grades K–6
250 students
Wyoming Indian Elementary
Ethete · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students
Douglas Upper Elementary School
Douglas · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
251 students
Ft. Washakie Elementary
Ft. Washakie · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
255 students
Burns Elementary
Burns · Public elementary · Grades K–6
245 students
Tongue River Elementary
Ranchester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
255 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Velma Linford Elementary a good school?
Velma Linford Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 66.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #64 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 Velma Linford Elementary rank in Wyoming?
Velma Linford Elementary ranks #64 of 151 elementary schools in Wyoming and #14008 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Velma Linford Elementary?
Velma Linford Elementary had 250 students in 2025.
Is Velma Linford Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Velma Linford Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Velma Linford Elementary?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Velma Linford Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.