Laramie Montessori Charter School vs Velma Linford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wyoming, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laramie Montessori Charter School
Laramie · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
97 students
Velma Linford Elementary
Laramie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students
| Measure | Laramie Montessori Charter School Laramie, Wyoming | Velma Linford Elementary Laramie, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 151 | #64 of 151 |
| National rank | #18659 of 50,301 | #14008 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 97 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 97 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 56.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 62% |
| city | Laramie | Laramie |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Velma Linford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 59.3).
- •Velma Linford Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 34.5%).
- •Laramie Montessori Charter School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 57%).
- •Laramie Montessori Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 56.8%).
- •Velma Linford Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.1).
- •Velma Linford Elementary is the larger school with 250 students compared with 97.
- •Laramie Montessori Charter School is a charter school while Velma Linford Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Laramie Montessori Charter School better than Velma Linford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Velma Linford Elementary ranks higher (66.2 vs 59.3 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 Laramie Montessori Charter School and Velma Linford Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Laramie and Laramie in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laramie Montessori Charter School: 97. Velma Linford Elementary: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laramie Montessori Charter School and Velma Linford Elementary rank in Wyoming?
Laramie Montessori Charter School is 96th of 151 and Velma Linford Elementary is 64th of 151 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).