Gannett Peak Elementary

Fremont County School District # 1
615 Popo Agie
Lander, WY 82520
436 Students
Elementary School K - 3rd
School Overview
Gannett Peak Elementary is a public school located in Lander, Wyoming, serving students in the early stages of their primary education, typically covering grades K–2. As part of the Fremont County School District #1, the school is deeply integrated into the Lander community, known for its focus on providing a foundational, supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development.

The school is characterized by a commitment to fostering a small-town atmosphere where educators work closely with families to support student success. By utilizing the resources of the local district, Gannett Peak offers a curriculum designed to build essential literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging curiosity and collaboration among its young learners. Its location near the foothills of the Wind River Range often mirrors the school's spirit of community engagement and appreciation for the unique outdoor-oriented culture of the Lander area.
436
Total Students
41.6
Full-Time Teachers
10.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    325 (74.5%)
  • Hispanic
    43 (9.9%)
  • Two or More
    34 (7.8%)
  • American Indian
    30 (6.9%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
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: Fremont County School District # 1
Phone: (307)332-6690
Website: http://www.landerschools.org
Grade Range: K - 3rd
Total Students: 436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 138
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 38

* 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 115
Grade 1 118
Grade 2 95
Grade 3 108
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Baldwin Creek Elementary
Fremont County School District # 1
210 Students
350 Smith Street
Lander, WY 82520 (0.7 miles away)
Elementary School 4th - 5th