Guernsey-Sunrise Elementary

Platte County School District #2
555 South Wyoming Avenue
Guernsey, WY 82214
126 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Guernsey-Sunrise Elementary, located at 555 S. Wyoming Ave in Guernsey, Wyoming, serves as a cornerstone of the local community as part of the Platte County School District #2. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in their foundational years. By emphasizing core academic standards alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong ties to the tight-knit spirit of the Guernsey area.

The school’s website reflects its dedication to transparency and community involvement, offering resources for parents, faculty, and students alike. As a central educational hub in rural Wyoming, Guernsey-Sunrise Elementary focuses on creating a personalized educational experience where students can thrive academically and socially. Whether through classroom instruction or school-wide initiatives, the institution prioritizes the well-being and growth of its pupils, ensuring they have the tools necessary to contribute positively to their community.
126
Total Students
15.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    112 (88.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (7.9 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.6 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.8 %)
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: Platte County School District #2
Phone: (307)836-2733
Website: http://www.guernseysunrise.org
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 126
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 57
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 14
Grade 1 16
Grade 2 16
Grade 3 18
Grade 4 24
Grade 5 16
Grade 6 22
Gender Ratio