RALPH WITTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ralph Witters Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hot Springs County School District #1 school district, located in Thermopolis, WY with about 251 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Ralph Witters Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Ralph Witters Elementary School is located in Thermopolis, Wyoming, and serves as a key educational institution within the Hot Springs County School District No. 1. Situated in a small, tight-knit community, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged students. As part of a rural district, the school emphasizes personalized attention and a strong connection between the faculty, students, and the local families they serve.

Academically, Ralph Witters Elementary is dedicated to fostering foundational skills in core subjects while promoting character development and community involvement. The school utilizes the district’s resources to ensure students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school, balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational standards. By maintaining a focus on individual student growth, the school plays a vital role in the long-term educational success of the children living in the Thermopolis area.

For more information, contact Ralph Witters Elementary at (307) 864-6561 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

215 Springview
Thermopolis, WY 82443
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RALPH WITTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Thermopolis, WY with about 251 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wyoming

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
251
Teachers:
20.75
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
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 251 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RALPH WITTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 94% of the student body.

White
93.6%
Hispanic/Latino
2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.4%
Asian
1.2%

Female
45.8%
Male
54.2%

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.