HENDERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Henderson Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Laramie County School District #1 school district, located in Cheyenne, WY with about 284 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Henderson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Henderson Elementary School, located at 2820 Henderson Drive in Cheyenne, Wyoming, is a public primary school serving the local community within the Laramie County School District 1. The school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students, focusing on academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive learning environment. As part of a larger district, Henderson Elementary adheres to Wyoming’s state educational standards while striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population through a structured curriculum and various support services.
Beyond classroom instruction, Henderson Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and parental involvement in the educational process. The school maintains an active online presence through its official website, which serves as a hub for parents to access school calendars, newsletters, academic resources, and district updates. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and the wider Cheyenne community, Henderson Elementary works to ensure that its students are well-prepared for their future academic endeavors in a safe and encouraging setting.
For more information, contact Henderson Elementary at (307) 771-2550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cheyenne, WY 82001
(307) 771-2550
http://henderson.laramie1.org/
HENDERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Cheyenne, WY with about 284 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wyoming
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Laramie County School District #1
- Total Students:
- 284
- Teachers:
- 19.55
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 284 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HENDERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 72.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 19.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.