UW LABORATORY SCHOOL

UW Laboratory School is a public elementary school that is part of the Albany County School District #1 school district, located in Laramie, WY with about 267 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 21 teachers, UW Laboratory School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The University of Wyoming Laboratory School (often referred to as the "Lab School") is a unique K-5 public school located on the University of Wyoming campus in Laramie. Operating in partnership with Albany County School District #1, the school serves as a professional development site where UW faculty and teacher candidates collaborate with experienced K-5 educators. Because of this connection to the university’s College of Education, the school often utilizes evidence-based, innovative teaching methods and serves as a hub for educational research and best practices in the state.

The Lab School is highly regarded for its intimate, community-centered environment and its commitment to the development of the "whole child." Its curriculum is typically inquiry-based, emphasizing critical thinking, social-emotional learning, and academic rigor. By integrating university resources with traditional classroom instruction, the school provides students with a dynamic learning experience while simultaneously preparing the next generation of Wyoming’s teachers through observation and clinical practice.

For more information, contact UW Laboratory School at (307) 721-2155 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.