Prairie Wind Elementary

11400 Yellowstone Road
Cheyenne, WY 82009

www.prairiewind.laramie1.org

469 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Prairie Wind Elementary, located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, is part of the Laramie County School District #1. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their education. With a focus on academic achievement and personal growth, the school emphasizes the development of fundamental skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking, while also encouraging students to become responsible members of the community.

The school’s website highlights its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with various opportunities for student involvement. By leveraging community partnerships and maintaining active communication with families, Prairie Wind Elementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The facility serves as a foundational pillar in the Cheyenne area, aiming to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

469

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Wind Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	50
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	32
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
374 (79.7 %)
Hispanic
50 (10.7 %)
Two or More
32 (6.8 %)
Black
8 (1.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)771-2340
Website:	http://www.prairiewind.laramie1.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 59

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Prairie Wind Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	68
Grade 6	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Prairie Wind Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	218	46.5%
Male	251	53.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)