Cottonwood Elementary

Campbell County School District #1
300 Wright Boulevard
Wright, WY 82732
195 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Cottonwood Elementary, located at 300 Wright Boulevard in Wright, Wyoming, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community. Operating under the Campbell County School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, character development, and student engagement. It provides a foundational curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for success as they progress through their educational journey, emphasizing both core subjects and the social development necessary for a strong start in life.

The school benefits from its place within the broader Campbell County School District framework, which prioritizes technological integration, personalized instruction, and active community involvement. By maintaining a focus on small-town values combined with district-wide academic standards, Cottonwood Elementary strives to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources can be found on their official website.
195
Total Students
18.6
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    159 (81.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    26 (13.3 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (2.6 %)
  • Asian
    4 (2.1 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.5 %)
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: Campbell County School District #1
Phone: (307)464-0584
Website: http://www.ccsd.k12.wy.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 195
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 84
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* 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 30
Grade 1 28
Grade 2 27
Grade 3 30
Grade 4 29
Grade 5 32
Grade 6 19
Gender Ratio