Ft. Washakie Middle School

Fremont County School District #21
90 Ethete Road
Ft. Washakie, WY 82514
62 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Fort Washakie Middle School, located in the heart of the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming, serves as a vital educational hub for the local tribal community. The school is deeply committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the preservation and celebration of Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone culture. By integrating indigenous values and perspectives into the daily curriculum, the school aims to empower students to achieve personal success while maintaining a strong sense of identity and connection to their heritage.

Beyond classroom instruction, the institution emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, offering various extracurricular activities and support services designed to meet the unique needs of its student body. The school works closely with families and community leaders to provide a supportive atmosphere that encourages resilience, leadership, and lifelong learning. Through its focus on both educational excellence and cultural stewardship, Fort Washakie Middle School prepares its students to navigate a broader world while remaining rooted in the traditions of their community.
62
Total Students
6.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
108.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    59 (95.2 %)
  • White
    1 (1.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.6 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Fremont County School District #21
Phone: (307)332-2380
Website: http://www.fortwashakieschool.com
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 62
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 67
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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
Grade 7 29
Grade 8 33
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Wyoming Indian Middle School
Fremont County School District #14
142 Students
535 Ethete Road
Ethete, WY 82520 (4.7 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th