Prairie Wind Elementary

www.ccsd.k12.wy.us/

367 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Prairie Wind Elementary, located at 200 Overdale Drive in Gillette, Wyoming, is a public school operating under the Campbell County School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged students. As part of a larger district committed to academic growth and student development, Prairie Wind is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and personal responsibility.

The school emphasizes a curriculum designed to prepare students for future academic success while maintaining close ties to the Gillette community. By utilizing resources from the Campbell County School District, Prairie Wind offers a structured classroom setting aimed at meeting state educational standards. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, events, or academic calendars, the school maintains an official web presence through the district's portal at http://www.ccsd.k12.wy.us/schools/prairiewind/prai.

367

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Wind Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	25
Black	3
Asian	6
Two or More	2
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

White
321 (87.5 %)
Hispanic
25 (6.8 %)
American Indian
8 (2.2 %)
Asian
6 (1.6 %)
Black
3 (0.8 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Campbell County School District #1
Phone:	(307)682-7289
Website:	http://www.ccsd.k12.wy.us/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 54

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 62