WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
West Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Platte County School District #1 school district, located in Wheatland, WY with about 197 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th 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 18 teachers, West Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
West Elementary is a public school located in Wheatland, Wyoming, serving as part of the Platte County School District #1. Situated at 201 20th Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community. As a foundational institution within the district, West Elementary focuses on delivering core academic instruction while emphasizing the social and emotional development necessary for students in their formative years.
The school operates under the broader mission of Platte County School District #1, which prioritizes student success, academic excellence, and community engagement. By maintaining a structured educational framework, West Elementary provides a range of resources and programs designed to help students build essential literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. For families seeking more specific information regarding school calendars, policies, or district resources, the school maintains an online presence at http://platte1.org.
For more information, contact West Elementary at (307) 322-4180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-4180
http://platte1.org
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Wheatland, WY with about 197 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wyoming
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Platte County School District #1
- Total Students:
- 197
- Teachers:
- 18.75
- 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 targeted assistance 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 197 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.7%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 51.8%
- Male
- 48.2%
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.