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Velma Linford Elementary

120 South Johnson, Laramie, WY, 82070

Top 10% School in Wyoming

Ranked 17 of 157 in Wyoming

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About Velma Linford Elementary

Albany County School District #1 runs Velma Linford Elementary School, a public elementary school in Laramie, Wyoming. The school has about 250 to 280 students in Kindergarten through Grade 5, with a good student-to-teacher ratio of 11:1. This lets teachers give each student individual attention and focus on learning in the classroom. The school has a standards-based curriculum that focuses on reading, writing, and math, as well as critical thinking skills. It also includes enrichment programs, technology, and social-emotional learning to help students grow in all areas. About 20–25% of the students are from minority backgrounds, such as Hispanic and multiracial students. This shows that the student body is moderately diverse. According to data from USA News, about 67% of students are good at math and 52% are good at reading and writing. This means that they are good at math but could use some work on their reading and writing skills. Even though the government doesn't release information about how much money each school spends, the amount of money each district gets suggests that they spend more than average on each student.

Velma Linford Elementary Contact Information

Address

120 South Johnson, Laramie, WY, 82070

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Phone

(307) 721-4439

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 52% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
259
Total Students
$59780
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 17 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 66.8%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 27.03%
Black 0.77%
Two+ Races 4.25%
Native Am. 1.16%
White
66.8%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
27.03%
Black
0.77%
Two+ Races
4.25%
Native Am.
1.16%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 259
41.7%
108 Female
58.3%
151 Male

Student Population

259 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

259 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, Velma Linford Elementary School in Laramie was praised for being one of the best public schools in Wyoming. This success shows how hard teachers, staff, and administrators work to make sure that students have a safe and productive place to learn. Families and people in the community have said they are proud of the award because it shows how dedicated the school is to helping all students succeed and making sure that everyone feels welcome in the classroom. Teachers working together for creative any ultra thigs , and meeting the different needs of their students.

FAQ

Q1. Does Velma Linford Elementary School have programs that start before or after school?

Ans. Yes, the school offers programs before and after school, but only if they have enough staff and work with other groups in the community.

Q2. Do parents want to help out at school or get involved in school activities?

Ans. Families can get involved by volunteering in the classroom, joining parent-teacher organizations, and going to school-sponsored events.

Q3. What does Velma Linford Elementary do to help students who need extra help with their schoolwork?

Ans. The school provides small-group instruction, personalized support plans, and specific interventions for students who need more help.

Q4. Do the lessons include field trips or other hands-on learning experiences?

Ans. Yes, students go on field trips and do hands-on learning activities that go along with what they learn in class.

Q5. Do students have access to counseling and social-emotional learning services?

Ans. Yes, social-emotional learning is a part of everyday lessons, and students can get counseling when they need it.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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