Velma Linford Elementary

120 South Johnson
Laramie, WY 82070

les.acsd1.org/

250 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Velma Linford Elementary School is a public primary school located in Laramie, Wyoming, serving students within the Albany County School District #1. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of strong character among its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the staff aims to prepare young learners for future success while encouraging active participation in the local Laramie community.

The school places a high value on home-school communication and community involvement to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to thrive. Through its website and district affiliation, Velma Linford provides families with essential information regarding academic programs, student services, and school events. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build foundational knowledge in a safe and engaging setting.

250

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Velma Linford Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	51
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
183 (73.2%)
Hispanic
51 (20.4%)
Two or More
12 (4.8%)
Black
2 (0.8%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Albany County School District #1
Phone:	(307)721-4439
Website:	http://les.acsd1.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 11

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 46