Big Piney Elementary

Sublette County School District #9
630 Budd Avenue
Big Piney, WY 83113
149 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Big Piney Elementary School is located in the small, tight-knit community of Big Piney, Wyoming, and serves as a foundational part of the Sublette County School District #9. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for its primary-level students, emphasizing the development of strong literacy and numeracy skills alongside social-emotional growth. By leveraging the advantages of a smaller school setting, the faculty is able to provide personalized attention, helping students build a solid educational base while preparing them for future success in the upper grades.

As part of the Sublette 9 district, the school benefits from a community-oriented approach that prioritizes student well-being and local involvement. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while reflecting the unique needs of the Wyoming rural student population. Parents and community members can stay informed about school news, calendars, and district policies through the school’s official website, which serves as the primary hub for communication and resources for Big Piney families.
149
Total Students
17.2
Full-Time Teachers
8.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    134 (89.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (8.7 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Sublette County School District #9
Phone: (307)276-3313
Website: http://www.sublette9.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 149
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 68
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 21
Grade 1 22
Grade 2 32
Grade 3 23
Grade 4 26
Grade 5 25
Gender Ratio