Enrollment
404
Elementary
DISTRICT 262 · STATE 216
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CAMPBELL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1·NCES 560147000349
Prairie Wind Elementary
200 Overdale Drive, Gillette, WY 82718 · (307) 682-7289 · Campbell County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL404 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.4:1 · STATE 10.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
44%
178 students
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 47%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 59 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 53 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 45 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 74 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 56 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 58 | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 59 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (59) is about the same size as its 6th grade class (59).
Student demographics
25%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 41% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Prairie Wind Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Wind Elementary this school | 404 | 44.1% | N/A |
| Conestoga Elementary Gillette | 348 | 41.1% | 50.9% |
| Sunset Elementary Cody | 290 | 43.8% | 61.5% |
| Glenn Livingston Elementary Cody | 286 | 41.3% | 74.6% |
| Gannett Peak Elementary Lander | 436 | 40.4% | 57.1% |
| Wagonwheel Elementary Gillette | 244 | 49.6% | 68.3% |
Matched among Wyoming elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Prairie Wind Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Wyoming | In Campbell County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 404 | #14 of 187 | #3 of 17 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.2:1 | #89 of 109 | #10 of 12 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 25.4% | #85 of 109 | #8 of 12 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 44.1% | #82 of 139 | #9 of 14 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +5.8% | #13 of 24 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
404
+92 (+29%) vs 2020
-7% since 1990-91, when it was 434
Student : Teacher
13.2:1
was 12.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 404 | 30.6 | 13.2:1 | 44% (178) |
| 2023-24 | 385 | 30.6 | 12.6:1 | 33% (127) |
| 2022-23 | 367 | 30.6 | 12.0:1 | 34% (124) |
| 2020-21 | 312 | 26 | 12.0:1 | 28% (88) |
| 2017-18 | 382 | 29.7 | 12.9:1 | 26% (101) |
| 2015-16 | 504 | 34 | 14.8:1 | 34% (172) |
| 2010-11 | 412 | N/A | N/A | 33% (138) |
| 2000-01 | 252 | 18 | 14.0:1 | 52% (131) |
| 1990-91 | 434 | 27 | 16.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Prairie Wind Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 6% (382 to 404); teachers up 3% (29.7 to 30.6).
About Prairie Wind Elementary
Prairie Wind Elementary operates as a high-enrollment elementary school in Gillette, Wyoming. School enrollment was 404 students in 2024-25, in kindergarten through 6. The average among elementary schools in Wyoming is roughly 216 students; this school is 87% larger than that.
Campbell County School District #1 serves 8,459 students across 23 schools.
Prairie Wind Elementary enrolls a student body that is 86% White. The rest of enrollment is 9% Hispanic. The White share in Campbell County as a whole is similar, at about 86%. The chance that two students picked at random at Prairie Wind Elementary belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 25%.
Dividing enrollment by its 30.6 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 13.2:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Wyoming is 10.6:1, lower than at this school. Prairie Wind Elementary reports 44% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Across public schools in Campbell County, the average is about the same, 42%.
Census Bureau estimates for Campbell County show that median household income is about $89,869, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 23% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. Prairie Wind Elementary is one of 25 public schools in Campbell County, which together enroll about 8,459 students.
The closest public school, Wagonwheel Elementary, is about 1.4 miles from Prairie Wind Elementary. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
Under the NCES locale system, Prairie Wind Elementary is Town: Remote.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment up 29%, from 312 to 404. The ratio was 12.0:1 in 2020-21 and 13.2:1 in 2024-25.
Discussions about Prairie Wind Elementary may include school safety, transportation, and start times. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Campbell County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
47,240
Census ACS
Median income
$89,869
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
25
8,459 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Campbell County School District #1
- Campbell County High SchoolHigh · 1,212 students
- Thunder Basin High SchoolHigh · 1,206 students
- Twin Spruce Junior High SchoolMiddle · 667 students
- Sage Valley Junior High SchoolMiddle · 589 students
- Stocktrail ElementaryElementary · 554 students
- Buffalo Ridge ElementaryElementary · 413 students
Other schools in Gillette
- Campbell County High SchoolHigh · 1,212 students
- Thunder Basin High SchoolHigh · 1,206 students
- Twin Spruce Junior High SchoolMiddle · 667 students
- Sage Valley Junior High SchoolMiddle · 589 students
- Stocktrail ElementaryElementary · 554 students
- Buffalo Ridge ElementaryElementary · 413 students
Other Prairie Wind Elementary schools
2 other US public schools in 2 states are named Prairie Wind Elementary. Prairie Wind Elementary is the 2nd largest of the 3.
- Prairie Wind ElementaryCheyenne, WY · 299 students
- PRAIRIE WIND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOMAHA, NE · 644 students
Nearby schools
- Wagonwheel Elementary1.4 mi · 244
- Stocktrail Elementary1.8 mi · 554
- Sage Valley Junior High School2.2 mi · 589
- Pronghorn Elementary2.2 mi · 334
- Paintbrush Elementary2.3 mi · 266
- Twin Spruce Junior High School2.3 mi · 667
Frequently asked questions
About Prairie Wind ElementaryHow many students attend Prairie Wind Elementary?
Prairie Wind Elementary enrolls approximately 404 students in grades KG-06.
What age range does Prairie Wind Elementary serve?
Prairie Wind Elementary serves students from grade KG through grade 06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Wind Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Prairie Wind Elementary is approximately 13.2:1 (31 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Prairie Wind Elementary?
Student demographics at Prairie Wind Elementary are roughly 86% White, 9% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is Prairie Wind Elementary public or private?
Prairie Wind Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Campbell County School District #1.
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