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#131 of 301 schools in WY
Top 43% in state
Pronghorn Elementary
Elementary School · Campbell County School District #1 · Gillette, WY
A Campbell County School District #1 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 3033, Gillette, WY 82717
- Math 66% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pronghorn Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 59% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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
24.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pronghorn 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintbrush ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Sunflower ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Buffalo Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–6 | 1.7 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Stocktrail ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–6 | 1.7 mi | 560 | 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
- #3 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
Pronghorn Elementary is listed in Campbell County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pronghorn Elementary
Pronghorn Elementary is a public elementary school in Gillette, WY, part of Campbell County School District #1, serving approximately 359 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #131 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pronghorn Elementary
What grades does Pronghorn Elementary serve?
Pronghorn Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Pronghorn Elementary?
Pronghorn Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pronghorn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pronghorn Elementary is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pronghorn Elementary rank in WY?
Pronghorn Elementary ranks #131 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Pronghorn Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pronghorn Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Pronghorn Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pronghorn Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Pronghorn Elementary a charter school?
No, Pronghorn Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pronghorn Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pronghorn Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pronghorn Elementary?
24.5% of students at Pronghorn 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
- 359
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Campbell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (307) 682-1676
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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