Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Prairie Wind Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prairie Wind Elementary School's student population of 443 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Prairie Wind Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Wind Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#94 out of 309 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
1%
1%
White
83%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Wind Elementary School's ranking?
Prairie Wind Elementary School is ranked #94 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Prairie Wind Elementary School often compared to?
Prairie Wind Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Prairie Wind Elementary School?
443 students attend Prairie Wind Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Prairie Wind Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Wind Elementary School?
Prairie Wind Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Prairie Wind Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Wind Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Prairie Wind Elementary School part of?
Prairie Wind Elementary School is part of Laramie County School District #1.
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