Big Horn Elementary

www.sheridan.k12.wy.us/

216 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Big Horn Elementary is a prominent educational institution located in the small, historic community of Big Horn, Wyoming. Situated at 333 US Hwy 335, the school serves as a central hub for the local area, operating under the umbrella of the Sheridan County School District #1. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment where educators prioritize individualized attention and strong community involvement, reflecting the values of the surrounding Big Horn region.

Academically, Big Horn Elementary emphasizes foundational skills while encouraging student participation in a variety of extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a close connection with the broader Sheridan County district, the school benefits from shared resources and a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for success as they transition into secondary education. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or specific academic programs can find comprehensive information on the district’s official website at http://www.sheridan.k12.wy.us/.

216

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Big Horn Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	7
Asian	2
Two or More	11

White
196 (90.7%)
Two or More
11 (5.1%)
Hispanic
7 (3.2%)
Asian
2 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sheridan County School District #1
Phone:	(307)672-3497
Website:	http://www.sheridan.k12.wy.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 39