Very Good
#109 of 301 schools in WY
Top 36% in state
Wagonwheel Elementary
Elementary School · Campbell County School District #1 · Gillette, WY
A Campbell County School District #1 elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 3033, Gillette, WY 82717
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wagonwheel Elementary score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
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 60% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
47.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Wagonwheel 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocktrail ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 560 | Compare → |
| Prairie Wind ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Lakeview ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–6 | 2.0 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Meadowlark ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–6 | 2.0 mi | 224 | 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
- #2 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
Wagonwheel Elementary is listed in Campbell County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wagonwheel Elementary
Wagonwheel Elementary is a public elementary school in Gillette, WY, part of Campbell County School District #1, serving approximately 263 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #109 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wagonwheel Elementary
What grades does Wagonwheel Elementary serve?
Wagonwheel Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Wagonwheel Elementary?
Wagonwheel Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wagonwheel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wagonwheel Elementary is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wagonwheel Elementary rank in WY?
Wagonwheel Elementary ranks #109 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Wagonwheel Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Wagonwheel Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Wagonwheel Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wagonwheel Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Wagonwheel Elementary a charter school?
No, Wagonwheel Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wagonwheel Elementary a Title I school?
No, Wagonwheel Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wagonwheel Elementary?
47.9% of students at Wagonwheel 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 263
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Campbell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (307) 686-1060
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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