Hillcrest Elementary vs Paradise Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wyoming, United States, 178 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
370 students
Paradise Valley Elementary
Casper · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary Gillette, Wyoming | Paradise Valley Elementary Casper, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 151 | #83 of 151 |
| National rank | #30365 of 50,301 | #16469 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 370 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 37.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| city | Gillette | Casper |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paradise Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 42.4).
- •Paradise Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Paradise Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Paradise Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.9% vs 73.5%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.3).
- •Hillcrest Elementary is the larger school with 370 students compared with 359.
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 Hillcrest Elementary better than Paradise Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Paradise Valley Elementary ranks higher (62.5 vs 42.4 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 Hillcrest Elementary and Paradise Valley Elementary?
About 178 km in a straight line, between Gillette and Casper in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary: 370. Paradise Valley Elementary: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary and Paradise Valley Elementary rank in Wyoming?
Hillcrest Elementary is 135th of 151 and Paradise Valley Elementary is 83rd of 151 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).