Sheridan County School District #1

District Overview
Located at 1127 Dayton Street in Ranchester, Wyoming, Sheridan County School District #1 serves as a vital educational hub for families throughout the surrounding region. Operating as a traditional, non-charter public school system within a rural remote geographic setting, the district manages eight active campuses that together deliver a comprehensive Kindergarten through 12th-grade curriculum. The district educates 1,241 enrolled students—comprising 637 male and 604 female learners—with balanced grade cohorts ranging from 108 kindergarteners to 118 graduating high school seniors. The student population reflects a close-knit community primarily composed of White students (1,091), alongside Multiracial (57), Hispanic (51), American Indian (31), and Asian (9) youth.

To foster a supportive and highly focused learning environment, Sheridan County School District #1 maintains a well-resourced operational framework backed by nearly 397 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes a robust instructional team of over 191 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by 16 instructional aides and 189 dedicated support personnel. This substantial staffing structure allows for individualized attention and favorable student-to-teacher interactions across its facilities, offering a distinct advantage for rural educational delivery. For parents, prospective students, and education researchers analyzing rural district efficacy, Sheridan County School District #1 exemplifies an active, well-supported public school system grounded in strong community roots and accessible administrative leadership.
8
Total Schools
1,241
Total Students
191.3
Full-Time Teachers
6.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sheridan County School District #1
Demographic Student Count
White1,091
Hispanic51
Black1
Asian9
Two or More57
American Indian31
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    1,091 (87.9%)
  • Two or More
    57 (4.6%)
  • Hispanic
    51 (4.1%)
  • American Indian
    31 (2.5%)
  • Asian
    9 (0.7%)
  • Black
    1 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Sheridan County School District #1
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle2
High3
Other0
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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:8
Students:1,241*
Teachers (FTE):191.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.5