Prairie Wind Elementary

Summary:

Prairie Wind Elementary is a public elementary school located in Gillette, Wyoming, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 367 students. It is part of the Campbell County School District #1, which is ranked 27 out of 42 school districts in Wyoming and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Prairie Wind Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with 69.2% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 56% for the district and 58.6% for the state. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of Hispanic students and students with special needs, ranking among the top Wyoming elementary schools in these subgroups. Additionally, Prairie Wind Elementary has a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 23.51% to 33.79% over the past three years, which is lower than some nearby schools like Rawhide Elementary (57.63%) and Hillcrest Elementary (64.18%).

The school's higher per-student spending, ranging from $15,707 to $17,979 over the past four years, may contribute to its strong academic performance. This level of spending is on par with or higher than many of the nearby schools, suggesting that Prairie Wind Elementary is able to effectively allocate its resources to support student learning. Overall, Prairie Wind Elementary stands out as a high-performing elementary school within the Campbell County School District, with a track record of consistently strong academic achievement, particularly in targeted student subgroups.


Detail:

Public K-6

 200 Overdale Drive
       Gillette, WY  82718


(307) 682-7289

District: Campbell County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
57th of 147 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,044 Help


Students who attend Prairie Wind Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Twin Spruce Junior High School
High:    Campbell County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  385

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.4%
Hispanic:
4.4%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33% Help


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Compare Details Prairie Wind Elementary ranks better than 61.2% of elementary schools in Wyoming. It also ranks 3rd among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Campbell County School District #1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.4%), Hispanic (4.4%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prairie Wind Elementary is 12.5. 13 elementary schools in the Campbell County School District #1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prairie Wind Elementary is $17,044. 12 elementary schools in the Campbell County School District #1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prairie Wind Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Prairie Wind Elementary 57th of 147 Wyoming public elementary schools. (See Prairie Wind Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Campbell County School District #1:

SchoolDigger ranks Campbell County School District #1 27th of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Prairie Wind Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Prairie Wind Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 95.92 5th 131 96.2%
2005 91.89 9th 136 93.4%
2006 81.35 16th 145 89.0%
2007 73.46 31st 149 79.2%
2008 80.05 20th 151 86.8%
2009 71.28 30th 150 80.0%
2013 41.01 102nd 142 28.2%
2014 53.38 69th 147 53.1%
2015 46.79 92nd 154 40.3%
2016 41.27 102nd 148 31.1%
2017 44.66 97th 151 35.8%
2018 42.32 104th 147 29.3%
2019 50.01 78th 153 49.0%
2021 54.17 76th 153 50.3%
2022 57.81 60th 144 58.3%
2023 59.80 56th 146 61.6%
2024 62.53 57th 147 61.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Prairie Wind Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.77 31st 64 51.6%
2019 53.60 31st 75 58.7%
2021 80.89 5th 71 93.0%
2023 43.99 45th 77 41.6%
2024 70.59 13th 84 84.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prairie Wind Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.38 87th 99 12.1%
2019 43.57 77th 132 41.7%
2021 65.14 28th 119 76.5%
2022 52.00 49th 110 55.5%
2023 63.19 27th 115 76.5%
2024 49.56 67th 122 45.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Prairie Wind Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.63 83rd 125 33.6%
2019 54.06 61st 136 55.1%
2021 56.17 59th 132 55.3%
2022 57.75 54th 126 57.1%
2023 56.22 55th 129 57.4%
2024 52.80 61st 125 51.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Prairie Wind Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 67.47 17th 72 76.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Prairie Wind Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.65 78th 126 38.1%
2019 46.21 78th 138 43.5%
2021 54.96 58th 134 56.7%
2022 57.20 56th 127 55.9%
2023 63.98 42nd 132 68.2%
2024 65.03 43rd 130 66.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Prairie Wind Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.95 7th 70 90.0%
2019 75.95 9th 75 88.0%
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Rank History for White students at Prairie Wind Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.39 71st 103 31.1%
2019 50.54 60th 120 50.0%
2021 38.47 81st 113 28.3%
2022 44.34 67th 103 35.0%
2023 43.20 65th 101 35.6%
2024 57.79 47th 105 55.2%
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Data source: test scores: Wyoming Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Prairie Wind Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 450 450
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 443 443
1991 419 0 2 5 8 n/a n/a 0 434
1992 415 0 1 3 7 n/a n/a 0 426
1993 409 0 1 10 3 n/a n/a 0 423
1994 247 0 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 256
1995 215 0 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 224
1996 215 0 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 224
1997 212 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1998 204 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 209
1999 247 0 1 1 7 n/a n/a 0 256
2000 261 0 0 4 6 n/a n/a 0 271
2001 245 0 0 3 4 n/a n/a 0 252
2002 238 1 1 4 4 n/a n/a 0 248
2003 238 1 1 4 4 n/a n/a 0 248
2004 236 0 2 6 3 n/a n/a 0 247
2005 231 2 1 6 6 n/a n/a 0 246
2006 239 2 2 11 4 n/a n/a 0 258
2007 236 3 4 8 3 n/a n/a 0 254
2008 233 2 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 248
2009 244 1 2 12 3 n/a n/a 0 262
2010 268 4 6 25 3 0 0 0 306
2011 371 4 4 30 3 0 0 0 412
2012 400 3 7 31 5 0 0 0 446
2013 392 4 10 37 7 0 0 0 450
2014 422 2 7 32 6 0 2 0 471
2015 444 2 8 37 6 0 4 0 501
2016 449 2 10 36 7 0 0 0 504
2017 342 2 14 31 6 0 0 0 395
2018 324 4 15 32 6 0 1 0 382
2019 315 3 12 30 5 0 2 0 367
2020 303 3 9 28 4 2 1 0 350
2021 273 2 8 21 6 1 1 0 312
2022 262 3 7 19 6 1 4 0 302
2023 321 3 6 25 8 2 2 0 367
2024 348 4 3 17 5 2 6 0 385

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Prairie Wind Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 450 n/a n/a n/a
1990 443 20.0 22.1 n/a
1991 434 27.0 16.0 6.9
1992 426 20.0 21.3 6.3
1993 423 26.5 16.0 6.9
1994 256 27.0 9.5 18
1995 224 16.5 13.6 13.8
1996 224 16.5 13.6 13.8
1997 218 17.0 12.8 12.4
1998 209 15.1 13.8 14.4
1999 256 18.1 14.1 33.6
2000 271 20.2 13.4 24.7
2001 252 18.4 13.7 52
2002 248 18.3 13.6 20.2
2003 248 18.3 13.6 20.2
2004 247 19.3 12.8 25.1
2005 246 20.4 12.1 30.5
2006 258 21.2 12.2 31
2007 254 19.5 13.0 28.7
2008 248 22.1 11.2 26.6
2009 262 21.6 12.1 28.6
2010 306 21.4 14.1 30.7
2011 412 n/a n/a 33.5
2012 446 30.1 14.7 32.1
2013 450 n/a n/a 32.4
2014 471 33.7 13.9 32.3
2015 501 34.0 14.7 34.9
2016 504 35.0 14.4 34.1
2017 395 30.2 13.0 36.7
2018 382 29.6 12.8 26.4
2019 367 29.6 12.3 24.5
2020 350 28.6 12.2 29.7
2021 312 26.6 11.7 28.2
2022 302 24.5 12.3 23.5
2023 367 30.6 11.9 33.8
2024 385 30.6 12.5 33

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Prairie Wind Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 450 n/a n/a n/a
1990 443 20.0 22.1 n/a
1991 434 27.0 16.0 6.9
1992 426 20.0 21.3 6.3
1993 423 26.5 16.0 6.9
1994 256 27.0 9.5 18
1995 224 16.5 13.6 13.8
1996 224 16.5 13.6 13.8
1997 218 17.0 12.8 12.4
1998 209 15.1 13.8 14.4
1999 256 18.1 14.1 33.6
2000 271 20.2 13.4 24.7
2001 252 18.4 13.7 52
2002 248 18.3 13.6 20.2
2003 248 18.3 13.6 20.2
2004 247 19.3 12.8 25.1
2005 246 20.4 12.1 30.5
2006 258 21.2 12.2 31
2007 254 19.5 13.0 28.7
2008 248 22.1 11.2 26.6
2009 262 21.6 12.1 28.6
2010 306 21.4 14.1 30.7
2011 412 n/a n/a 33.5
2012 446 30.1 14.7 32.1
2013 450 n/a n/a 32.4
2014 471 33.7 13.9 32.3
2015 501 34.0 14.7 34.9
2016 504 35.0 14.4 34.1
2017 395 30.2 13.0 36.7
2018 382 29.6 12.8 26.4
2019 367 29.6 12.3 24.5
2020 350 28.6 12.2 29.7
2021 312 26.6 11.7 28.2
2022 302 24.5 12.3 23.5
2023 367 30.6 11.9 33.8
2024 385 30.6 12.5 33

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Prairie Wind Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $463 (3.0%) $15,027 (97.0%) $15,489
2020 $652 (4.2%) $15,055 (95.8%) $15,707
2021 $1,549 (8.6%) $16,430 (91.4%) $17,979
2022 $1,558 (9.1%) $15,649 (91.0%) $17,206
2023 $2,700 (15.8%) $14,344 (84.2%) $17,044

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prairie Wind Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 78th of 153 Elementary schoolsRanks 56th of 146 Elementary schools
 12.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Wind Elementary)56.353.6
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Campbell County School District #1)49.247.9
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)54.848.3
 6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Prairie Wind Elementary)54.255.4
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Campbell County School District #1)45.756.2
 10.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)53.553.5
4th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Wind Elementary)44.361.2
 16.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Campbell County School District #1)38.948.9
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)49.145.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Wind Elementary)49.269.4
 20.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Campbell County School District #1)43.960.1
 16.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)5351.1
 1.9%
4th Grade Science (Prairie Wind Elementary)52.563.3
 10.8%
   4th Grade Science (Campbell County School District #1)43.352.7
 9.4%
   4th Grade Science (Wyoming)5250.2
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Wind Elementary)54.750.9
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Campbell County School District #1)4947
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)55.654.9
 0.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Wind Elementary)51.660.4
 8.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Campbell County School District #1)54.148.5
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)55.453.7
 1.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Prairie Wind Elementary)73.451.7
 21.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Campbell County School District #1)61.261.3
 0.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)60.859.8
 1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Prairie Wind Elementary)51.653.3
 1.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Campbell County School District #1)61.759.8
 1.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)55.151.5
 3.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students367367
African American33
American Indian58
 60%
Asian126
 50%
Hispanic3025
 16.7%
Pacific Islander02
White315321
 1.9%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.5%33.8%
 9.3%


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Students at Prairie Wind Elementary are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian, 1% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 385 students attended Prairie Wind Elementary.

Students who attend Prairie Wind Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Twin Spruce Junior High School
High : Campbell County High School

Prairie Wind Elementary ranks 57th of 147 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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