Gilchrist Elementary

1108 Happy Jack Road
Cheyenne, WY 82001

gilchrist.laramie1.org/

111 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Gilchrist Elementary School, located at 1108 Happy Jack Road in Cheyenne, Wyoming, serves as a cornerstone of the Laramie County School District 1 community. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal responsibility, and the development of essential life skills for its elementary-aged students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while nurturing their curiosity and individual talents.

As a member of the Laramie 1 district, Gilchrist Elementary benefits from a structured educational framework that values collaboration between staff, students, and families. The school's mission is supported by a variety of programs and resources designed to meet diverse student needs, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to excel in a safe and inclusive setting. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or current news, the school maintains an official website at http://gilchrist.laramie1.org/.

111

Total Students

9.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gilchrist Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	8

White
97 (87.4 %)
Two or More
8 (7.2 %)
Hispanic
4 (3.6 %)
Black
1 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.9 %)

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)771-2285
Website:	http://gilchrist.laramie1.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	111
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 17

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 17