Wapiti Elementary

Park County School District # 6
3167 North Fork Highway
Cody, WY 82414
13 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Wapiti Elementary is a small, rural school located west of Cody, Wyoming, situated along the scenic North Fork Highway. Serving the Wapiti Valley community, the school is part of the Park County School District 6. Because of its remote location nestled between Cody and the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, the school provides a close-knit, intimate learning environment that emphasizes personalized attention and a strong sense of community for its students.

The school is known for its focus on foundational academics while leveraging its unique geographic setting to foster a connection with the surrounding natural environment. As a key fixture of the Wapiti community, the school maintains the educational standards of the larger Park 6 district while operating with the distinct character of a small-town, mountain-based institution. Families interested in specific school programs, district policies, or enrollment information can find further details through the official Park 6 district website.
13
Total Students
2.2
Full-Time Teachers
5.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
92.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    11 (84.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (7.7 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (7.7 %)
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: Park County School District # 6
Phone: (307)587-3947
Website: http://www.park6.org/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 13
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 12
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 5
Grade 1 3
Grade 4 3
Grade 5 2
Gender Ratio