Ralph Witters Elementary

Hot Springs County School District #1
215 Springview
Thermopolis, WY 82443
242 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Ralph Witters Elementary School is located in Thermopolis, Wyoming, and serves as a key educational institution within the Hot Springs County School District No. 1. Situated in a small, tight-knit community, the school focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged students. As part of a rural district, the school emphasizes personalized attention and a strong connection between the faculty, students, and the local families they serve.

Academically, Ralph Witters Elementary is dedicated to fostering foundational skills in core subjects while promoting character development and community involvement. The school utilizes the district’s resources to ensure students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school, balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational standards. By maintaining a focus on individual student growth, the school plays a vital role in the long-term educational success of the children living in the Thermopolis area.
242
Total Students
21.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    211 (87.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (6.6 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.7 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (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: Hot Springs County School District #1
Phone: (307)864-6561
Website: http://www.hotsprings1.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 84
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* 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 55
Grade 1 37
Grade 2 54
Grade 3 50
Grade 4 46
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Big Horn Basin Children's Center
Northwest Wyoming BOCES
250 E. Arapahoe
Thermopolis, WY 82443 (0.6 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th