Slack Elementary

Sheridan County School District #1
562 County Road 144
Ranchester, WY 82839
25 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Slack Elementary School, located in the small town of Ranchester, Wyoming, serves as a cornerstone of the local community under the Sheridan County School District #1. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment for its students, emphasizing foundational academic skills alongside personal growth. As a rural community school, it benefits from a close-knit atmosphere that encourages strong collaboration between teachers, students, and families to help every child reach their full potential.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while taking advantage of the unique, peaceful setting of northern Wyoming. By providing a safe and nurturing space, Slack Elementary focuses on cultivating a love for learning and preparing young students for their future academic endeavors. Families interested in enrollment, school events, or specific academic programs can find comprehensive information through the Sheridan County School District #1 website at [www.sheridan.k12.wy.us](http://www.sheridan.k12.wy.us/).
25
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    25 (100.0 %)
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: Sheridan County School District #1
Phone: (307)655-2206
Website: http://www.sheridan.k12.wy.us/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 25
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
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 1
Grade 1 5
Grade 2 2
Grade 3 9
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 3
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Tongue River Elementary
Sheridan County School District #1
230 Students
1351 Dayton Street
Ranchester, WY 82839 (0.0 miles away)
Elementary School K - 5th