Laura Irwin Elementary

lie.bgh4.org/

122 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Laura Irwin Elementary, located in Basin, Wyoming, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Big Horn County School District #4. As a small-town elementary school, it focuses on providing a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the early stages of their academic journey. The school is dedicated to fostering both intellectual growth and character development, utilizing a curriculum designed to meet Wyoming state standards while catering to the specific needs of its local student body.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a strong sense of community, reflecting the close-knit nature of the Basin area. By maintaining small class sizes and encouraging collaboration between teachers, parents, and students, Laura Irwin Elementary strives to ensure that every child receives personalized attention. Through various school programs and activities, the institution aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while instilling a lifelong love of learning.

122

Total Students

11.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laura Irwin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	18
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

White
98 (80.3%)
Hispanic
18 (14.8%)
Two or More
5 (4.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Big Horn County School District #4
Phone:	(307)568-2488
Website:	http://lie.bgh4.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	122
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 23