Prairie Wind Elementary

11400 Yellowstone Road
Cheyenne, WY 82009

www.prairiewind.laramie1.org

299 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Prairie Wind Elementary, located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, is part of the Laramie County School District #1. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their education. With a focus on academic achievement and personal growth, the school emphasizes the development of fundamental skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking, while also encouraging students to become responsible members of the community.

The school’s website highlights its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with various opportunities for student involvement. By leveraging community partnerships and maintaining active communication with families, Prairie Wind Elementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The facility serves as a foundational pillar in the Cheyenne area, aiming to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

299

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Wind Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	35
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
248 (82.9%)
Hispanic
35 (11.7%)
Two or More
12 (4.0%)
Black
2 (0.7%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Laramie County School District #1
Phone:	(307)771-2340
Website:	http://www.prairiewind.laramie1.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 55

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Prairie Wind Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Prairie Wind Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	140	46.8%
Male	159	53.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)