Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Prairie Wind Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prairie Wind Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Prairie Wind Elementary School's student population of 385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prairie Wind Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Wind Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#138 out of 309 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
1%
1%
White
90%
76%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Wind Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Wind Elementary School is ranked #138 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Prairie Wind Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Wind Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pronghorn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Prairie Wind Elementary School?
385 students attend Prairie Wind Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Prairie Wind Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Wind Elementary School?
Prairie Wind Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Prairie Wind Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Wind Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Prairie Wind Elementary School part of?
Prairie Wind Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District #1.
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