Platte County School District #1

District Overview
Platte County School District #1, headquartered at 1350 Oak Street in Wheatland, Wyoming, serves as the primary educational foundation for its surrounding rural remote community. Operating as an active, traditional public school district, it encompasses seven operational schools dedicated to delivering a continuous academic pathway from prekindergarten through 12th grade. With a student body of 882 children spanning primary and secondary grade levels, the district provides an accessible, close-knit learning environment tailored to the geographic and educational needs of southeastern Wyoming families.

A strong emphasis on individual student development is reflected in the district's exceptional staffing capacity and support ecosystem. Employing a total workforce of roughly 374 full-time equivalent personnel, the district maintains a robust instructional framework featuring over 154 full-time equivalent teachers alongside 28 instructional aides, allowing for highly attentive, small-class learning environments. This educator presence is further bolstered by more than 191 support staff dedicated to district operations, student services, and administrative functions. Through this comprehensive infrastructure, Platte County School District #1 ensures that students across all grade levels receive tailored academic guidance and strong community support from early childhood through high school graduation.
7
Total Schools
882
Total Students
154.3
Full-Time Teachers
5.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Platte County School District #1
Demographic Student Count
White709
Hispanic133
Black4
Asian9
Two or More24
American Indian3
  • White
    709 (80.4%)
  • Hispanic
    133 (15.1%)
  • Two or More
    24 (2.7%)
  • Asian
    9 (1.0%)
  • Black
    4 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Platte County School District #1
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle2
High2
Other2
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:7
Students:882*
Teachers (FTE):154.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.7