BIG HORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Big Horn Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Sheridan County School District #1 school district, located in Big Horn, WY with about 205 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 15 teachers, Big Horn Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Big Horn Elementary is a prominent educational institution located in the small, historic community of Big Horn, Wyoming. Situated at 333 US Hwy 335, the school serves as a central hub for the local area, operating under the umbrella of the Sheridan County School District #1. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment where educators prioritize individualized attention and strong community involvement, reflecting the values of the surrounding Big Horn region.
Academically, Big Horn Elementary emphasizes foundational skills while encouraging student participation in a variety of extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a close connection with the broader Sheridan County district, the school benefits from shared resources and a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for success as they transition into secondary education. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic programs can find comprehensive information on the district’s official website at http://www.sheridan.k12.wy.us/.
For more information, contact Big Horn Elementary at (307) 672-3497 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Big Horn, WY 82833
(307) 672-3497
http://www.sheridan.k12.wy.us/
BIG HORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Big Horn, WY with about 205 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wyoming
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sheridan County School District #1
- Total Students:
- 205
- Teachers:
- 15
- 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 205 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BIG HORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.
- White
- 95.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
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.