West Elementary

Platte County School District #1
201 20th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
195 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
West Elementary is a public school located in Wheatland, Wyoming, serving as part of the Platte County School District #1. Situated at 201 20th Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community. As a foundational institution within the district, West Elementary focuses on delivering core academic instruction while emphasizing the social and emotional development necessary for students in their formative years.

The school operates under the broader mission of Platte County School District #1, which prioritizes student success, academic excellence, and community engagement. By maintaining a structured educational framework, West Elementary provides a range of resources and programs designed to help students build essential literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. For families seeking more specific information regarding school calendars, policies, or district resources, the school maintains an online presence at http://platte1.org.
195
Total Students
15.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    153 (78.5%)
  • Hispanic
    31 (15.9%)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.1%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    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)322-4180
Website: http://platte1.org/
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 195
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 69
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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
Grade 3 68
Grade 4 71
Grade 5 56
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Libbey Elementary
Platte County School District #1
198 Students
1350 Oak Street
Wheatland, WY 82201 (0.9 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd