Desert Elementary

Sweetwater County School District #1
235 Bugas Street
Wamsutter, WY 82336
20 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Desert Elementary School is a small, public primary school located in Wamsutter, Wyoming, and is part of the Sweetwater County School District #1. Situated in a remote, high-desert region of the state, the school serves as a central educational hub for the local community, providing foundational instruction for students in the early grades. Given its location in a sparsely populated area, the school plays a vital role in supporting the families of Wamsutter by offering a localized learning environment that focuses on meeting the academic and developmental needs of its young student body.

As part of the larger Sweetwater County school system, Desert Elementary emphasizes the district's commitment to providing quality education despite the challenges of geographic isolation. The school’s curriculum is designed to align with state standards, ensuring that students receive a consistent academic experience. For more information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific contact details, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [des.www.sweetwater1.org](http://des.www.sweetwater1.org).
20
Total Students
3.3
Full-Time Teachers
6.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    10 (50.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (35.0 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (10.0 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (5.0 %)
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: Sweetwater County School District #1
Phone: (307)324-7811
Website: http://des.sweetwater1.org
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 20
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 14
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 5
Grade 2 4
Grade 3 5
Grade 5 4
Grade 6 2
Gender Ratio