Desert View Elementary

1900 Desert Boulevard
Rock Springs, WY 82901

dv.sweetwater1.org

197 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Desert View Elementary, located in Rock Springs, Wyoming, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Sweetwater County School District #1. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. By fostering a culture of collaboration among students, staff, and parents, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success through a well-rounded curriculum and community-focused initiatives.

The school’s website reflects its commitment to transparency and communication, acting as a central hub for essential resources such as academic calendars, district policies, and opportunities for parental involvement. As part of a larger district framework, Desert View Elementary emphasizes the importance of utilizing modern educational practices to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Through its structured programs and dedication to student achievement, the school plays a vital role in the Rock Springs community by helping children build the necessary skills to transition successfully to middle school.

197

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Desert View Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	66
Two or More	9

White
122 (61.9 %)
Hispanic
66 (33.5 %)
Two or More
9 (4.6 %)

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:	Sweetwater County School District #1
Phone:	(307)352-3200
Website:	http://dv.sweetwater1.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 62

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 59