Platte County School District #1
882 Students
7 Schools
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 709 |
| Hispanic | 133 |
| Black | 4 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More | 24 |
| American Indian | 3 |
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White709 (80.4%)
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Hispanic133 (15.1%)
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Two or More24 (2.7%)
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Asian9 (1.0%)
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Black4 (0.5%)
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American Indian3 (0.3%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 3 |
| Middle | 2 |
| High | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
School Map
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 |
Schools in Platte County School District #1
Found 9 Schools
28 Students
Not reported M - M
17 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
Not reported M - M
Middle School 7th - 8th
198 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
16 Students
High School 9th - 12th
195 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
258 Students
High School 9th - 12th
192 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th