Sunflower Elementary

2500 South Dogwood Avenue
Gillette, WY 82718

www.ccsd.k12.wy.us/

311 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Sunflower Elementary, located at 2500 South Dogwood Avenue in Gillette, Wyoming, serves as a key educational institution within the Campbell County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By providing a comprehensive curriculum, the staff strives to meet the diverse needs of their students, preparing them for success in both their future academic endeavors and their roles as responsible citizens.

Beyond the classroom, Sunflower Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming atmosphere for families and the local community. Through active communication and collaborative initiatives, the school encourages parental involvement as a vital component of the student experience. With its commitment to high educational standards and a student-centered approach, the school remains a cornerstone of the Gillette community, working to ensure that every child has the resources and guidance necessary to thrive.

311

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunflower Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	267
Hispanic	28
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	4

White
267 (85.9%)
Hispanic
28 (9.0%)
Two or More
8 (2.6%)
American Indian
4 (1.3%)
Black
3 (1.0%)
Asian
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:	Campbell County School District #1
Phone:	(307)686-0631
Website:	http://www.ccsd.k12.wy.us/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 58

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 36