Bar Nunn Elementary vs Cloud Peak Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wyoming, United States, 161 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bar Nunn Elementary
Casper · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
227 students
Cloud Peak Elementary
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
225 students
| Measure | Bar Nunn Elementary Casper, Wyoming | Cloud Peak Elementary Buffalo, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #116 of 151 | #45 of 151 |
| National rank | #23519 of 50,301 | #10712 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 227 | 225 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 225 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 60% |
| city | Casper | Buffalo |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cloud Peak Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 52.3).
- •Cloud Peak Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Cloud Peak Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Cloud Peak Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 48%).
- •Cloud Peak Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.6).
- •Bar Nunn Elementary is the larger school with 227 students compared with 225.
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 Bar Nunn Elementary better than Cloud Peak Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cloud Peak Elementary ranks higher (70.8 vs 52.3 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 Bar Nunn Elementary and Cloud Peak Elementary?
About 161 km in a straight line, between Casper and Buffalo in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bar Nunn Elementary: 227. Cloud Peak Elementary: 225. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bar Nunn Elementary and Cloud Peak Elementary rank in Wyoming?
Bar Nunn Elementary is 116th of 151 and Cloud Peak Elementary is 45th of 151 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).