Desert View Elementary vs Walnut Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wyoming, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert View Elementary
Rock Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–3
181 students
Walnut Elementary
Rock Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–3
195 students
| Measure | Desert View Elementary Rock Springs, Wyoming | Walnut Elementary Rock Springs, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 151 | #114 of 151 |
| National rank | #24740 of 50,301 | #23220 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 181 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 181 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Rock Springs | Rock Springs |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 50.6).
- •Desert View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Walnut Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.8% vs 69.6%).
- •Desert View Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.0).
- •Walnut Elementary is the larger school with 195 students compared with 181.
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 Desert View Elementary better than Walnut Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Elementary ranks higher (52.8 vs 50.6 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 Desert View Elementary and Walnut Elementary?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Rock Springs and Rock Springs in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert View Elementary: 181. Walnut Elementary: 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert View Elementary and Walnut Elementary rank in Wyoming?
Desert View Elementary is 121st of 151 and Walnut Elementary is 114th of 151 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).