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#138 of 301 schools in WY

Top 46% in state

Sunflower Elementary

Elementary School · Campbell County School District #1 · Gillette, WY

A Campbell County School District #1 elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 3033, Gillette, WY 82717

  • Math 62% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.97 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$17,610
Chronic Absenteeism25.4%

Students at Sunflower Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.

Math Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 57% recently.

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
84%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

47.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sunflower 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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 57Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,728/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gillette), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Paintbrush ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.8K–60.7 mi289Compare →
Pronghorn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.7K–61.2 mi359Compare →
Stocktrail ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.5K–61.2 mi560Compare →
Meadowlark ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.5K–61.3 mi224Compare →

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
#7 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

Sunflower Elementary is listed in Campbell County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sunflower Elementary

Sunflower Elementary is a public elementary school in Gillette, WY, part of Campbell County School District #1, serving approximately 311 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #138 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sunflower Elementary

What grades does Sunflower Elementary serve?

Sunflower Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Sunflower Elementary?

Sunflower Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunflower Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Sunflower Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sunflower Elementary rank in WY?

Sunflower Elementary ranks #138 of 301 schools in WY.

What is Sunflower Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Sunflower 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 Sunflower Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunflower Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is Sunflower Elementary a charter school?

No, Sunflower Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sunflower Elementary a Title I school?

No, Sunflower Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunflower Elementary?

47.6% of students at Sunflower 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
311
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Campbell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.4%
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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