Libbey Elementary

Platte County School District #1
1350 Oak Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
198 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Libbey Elementary, located at 1350 Oak Street in Wheatland, Wyoming, serves as a primary educational institution within the Platte County School District #1. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on fundamental academic development and the social-emotional growth necessary for long-term success. As a community-centered school, it emphasizes the importance of early education in preparing children for their future academic journeys within the district.

Part of the Platte County School District #1 system, Libbey Elementary benefits from the resources and collaborative educational goals of the wider district. Parents and community members can stay informed about school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting their official website at http://platte1.org. The school maintains a focus on providing a foundational experience that encourages curiosity, responsibility, and academic achievement for the youth of Wheatland.
198
Total Students
17.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    158 (79.8%)
  • Hispanic
    31 (15.7%)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.0%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.0%)
  • Black
    1 (0.5%)
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: Platte County School District #1
Phone: (307)322-3836
Website: http://platte1.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 198
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 74
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 89
Grade 1 60
Grade 2 49
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
West Elementary
Platte County School District #1
195 Students
201 20th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201 (0.9 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th