Sweetwater County School District #1

District Overview
Located at 3550 Foothill Boulevard in Rock Springs, Wyoming, Sweetwater County School District #1 serves as a vital educational hub for its surrounding remote town community. Operating as an active, traditional public school district independent of charter organization, it oversees 15 operational schools that deliver a continuous academic pathway from kindergarten through 12th grade. The district offers a broad educational program designed to prepare young learners for post-secondary success, anchoring the regional community with accessible resources, transparent public information, and comprehensive local academic programming.

The district supports a student population of 4,789 learners, reflecting a multicultural student body that includes a substantial Hispanic enrollment alongside White, multiracial, Black, Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander students. To foster an enriching learning environment, Sweetwater County School District #1 maintains a well-resourced operational model backed by more than 1,500 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated workforce includes approximately 672 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 94 instructional aides, and more than 730 support personnel. This strong staffing foundation ensures low student-to-teacher ratios, tailored instructional guidance, and the holistic support services required for students to excel academically and socially.
15
Total Schools
4,789
Total Students
671.7
Full-Time Teachers
7.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sweetwater County School District #1
Demographic Student Count
White3,164
Hispanic1,318
Black36
Asian32
Two or More211
American Indian20
Pacific Islander8
  • White
    3,164 (66.1%)
  • Hispanic
    1,318 (27.5%)
  • Two or More
    211 (4.4%)
  • Black
    36 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    32 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    20 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Sweetwater County School District #1
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary7
Middle5
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:15
Students:4,789*
Teachers (FTE):671.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.1
Schools in Sweetwater County School District #1
Found 15 Schools