Alta Vista Elementary vs Henderson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wyoming, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Vista Elementary
Cheyenne · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
227 students
Henderson Elementary
Cheyenne · Public elementary · Grades K–6
244 students
| Measure | Alta Vista Elementary Cheyenne, Wyoming | Henderson Elementary Cheyenne, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 151 | #138 of 151 |
| National rank | #35947 of 50,301 | #32948 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 227 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.8% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Cheyenne | Cheyenne |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henderson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 33.9).
- •Alta Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Henderson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Henderson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 67.8%).
- •Alta Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.2).
- •Henderson Elementary is the larger school with 244 students compared with 227.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alta Vista Elementary better than Henderson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Henderson Elementary ranks higher (38.5 vs 33.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alta Vista Elementary and Henderson Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cheyenne and Cheyenne in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Vista Elementary: 227. Henderson Elementary: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Vista Elementary and Henderson Elementary rank in Wyoming?
Alta Vista Elementary is 143rd of 151 and Henderson Elementary is 138th of 151 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).