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#136 of 301 schools in WY
Top 45% in state
Prairie Wind Elementary
Elementary School · Campbell County School District #1 · Gillette, WY
A Campbell County School District #1 elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 3033, Gillette, WY 82717
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie Wind Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 55% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Prairie Wind Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,728/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagonwheel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| Stocktrail ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–6 | 1.8 mi | 560 | Compare → |
| Pronghorn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 2.2 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Paintbrush ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–6 | 2.3 mi | 289 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Campbell County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #5 of 21
- District spending per student
- $17,610NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie Wind Elementary is listed in Campbell County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie Wind Elementary
Prairie Wind Elementary is a public elementary school in Gillette, WY, part of Campbell County School District #1, serving approximately 385 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #136 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie Wind Elementary
What grades does Prairie Wind Elementary serve?
Prairie Wind Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Prairie Wind Elementary?
Prairie Wind Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 385 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Wind Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Wind Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie Wind Elementary rank in WY?
Prairie Wind Elementary ranks #136 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Prairie Wind Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Wind Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Prairie Wind Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Wind Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Prairie Wind Elementary a charter school?
No, Prairie Wind Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie Wind Elementary a Title I school?
No, Prairie Wind Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Wind Elementary?
33.0% of students at Prairie Wind Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 385
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Campbell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (307) 682-7289
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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