Lusk Elementary

Niobrara County School District #1
425 South Maple
Lusk, WY 82225
302 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Lusk Elementary, located at 425 S Maple in Lusk, Wyoming, serves as the primary educational hub for the local community, operating under the Niobrara County School District #1. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By utilizing a small-town atmosphere, the school prioritizes individualized attention and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure that every child has the resources necessary to succeed.

Reflecting its mission to "grow leaders," the school focuses on more than just traditional curriculum; it strives to instill essential life skills and a sense of community responsibility in its students. The school’s digital presence, centered around its "Growing Lusk Leaders" initiative, highlights a commitment to modern educational standards while maintaining the close-knit values characteristic of rural Wyoming. Through its comprehensive programming, Lusk Elementary aims to prepare its students to become confident, capable contributors to their community and beyond.
302
Total Students
26.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    245 (81.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    38 (12.6 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.3 %)
  • Black
    3 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.0 %)
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: Niobrara County School District #1
Phone: (307)334-2224
Website: http://www.growingluskleaders.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 47
Grade 1 41
Grade 2 45
Grade 3 56
Grade 4 56
Grade 5 57
Gender Ratio