Alta Vista Elementary

1514 East 16th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001

altavista.laramie1.org/

228 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Alta Vista Elementary School is a public primary school located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, serving students within the Laramie County School District #1. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the well-being of its student body. By focusing on foundational skills and building a strong sense of community, Alta Vista aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school.

The school’s website highlights its commitment to active communication between parents, teachers, and the local community to ensure a cohesive educational experience. With its central location on East 16th Street, Alta Vista functions as a neighborhood anchor, providing resources and programming designed to meet the diverse needs of its students. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic programs can find comprehensive information through their official district portal.

228

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alta Vista Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	69
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	18
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
132 (57.9 %)
Hispanic
69 (30.3 %)
Two or More
18 (7.9 %)
Black
3 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Laramie County School District #1
Phone:	(307)771-2310
Website:	http://altavista.laramie1.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 22

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Alta Vista Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	24
Grade 1	32
Grade 2	29
Grade 3	37
Grade 4	32
Grade 5	35
Grade 6	22

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Alta Vista Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	108	47.4%
Male	120	52.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)