Buffalo Ridge Elementary vs Newcastle Elementary 3-5
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wyoming, United States, 302 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Ridge Elementary
Cheyenne · Public elementary · Grades K–4
153 students
Newcastle Elementary 3-5
Newcastle · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
157 students
| Measure | Buffalo Ridge Elementary Cheyenne, Wyoming | Newcastle Elementary 3-5 Newcastle, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #94 of 151 | #52 of 151 |
| National rank | #18565 of 50,301 | #12217 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 153 | 157 |
| Enrollment | 153 | 157 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 36.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Cheyenne | Newcastle |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newcastle Elementary 3-5 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 59.4).
- •Newcastle Elementary 3-5 does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Newcastle Elementary 3-5 does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Newcastle Elementary 3-5 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 43.1%).
- •Buffalo Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.5).
- •Newcastle Elementary 3-5 is the larger school with 157 students compared with 153.
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 Buffalo Ridge Elementary better than Newcastle Elementary 3-5?
On the Success Index (US), Newcastle Elementary 3-5 ranks higher (68.7 vs 59.4 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 Buffalo Ridge Elementary and Newcastle Elementary 3-5?
About 302 km in a straight line, between Cheyenne and Newcastle in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary: 153. Newcastle Elementary 3-5: 157. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Ridge Elementary and Newcastle Elementary 3-5 rank in Wyoming?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary is 94th of 151 and Newcastle Elementary 3-5 is 52nd of 151 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).