Tongue River Elementary

Sheridan County School District #1
1351 Dayton Street
Ranchester, WY 82839
230 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Tongue River Elementary, located in the small town of Ranchester, Wyoming, serves as a central pillar of the local community within the Sheridan County School District #1. The school is committed to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its students. By fostering a close-knit atmosphere typical of rural Wyoming, the school works to ensure that children from the surrounding area receive a well-rounded education rooted in fundamental skills and character development.

As part of the larger Sheridan County School District #1, the elementary school benefits from a collaborative educational approach that connects it to resources across the region. The curriculum is designed to prepare young learners for their future academic endeavors while taking advantage of the unique, scenic setting of the Tongue River Valley. Through its faculty and community partnerships, Tongue River Elementary strives to maintain high standards of excellence while creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming space for all students to thrive.
230
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    188 (81.7 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (6.5 %)
  • American Indian
    13 (5.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (4.3 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.9 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.9 %)
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: Sheridan County School District #1
Phone: (307)655-2206
Website: http://www.sheridan.k12.wy.us/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 90
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29

* 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 42
Grade 1 35
Grade 2 38
Grade 3 42
Grade 4 31
Grade 5 42
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Slack Elementary
Sheridan County School District #1
25 Students
562 County Road 144
Ranchester, WY 82839 (0.0 miles away)
Elementary School K - 5th