Pilot Butte Elementary

1003 Summit Drive
Rock Springs, WY 82901

pbe.sweetwater1.org

547 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Pilot Butte Elementary, located at 1003 Summit Dr. in Rock Springs, Wyoming, is a key educational institution within the Sweetwater County School District #1. The school serves the local community by providing a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged students. As part of a larger district-wide commitment to education, the school focuses on academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for the transition to middle school within the Rock Springs area.

The school emphasizes a structured learning experience that aligns with state standards, often incorporating local community involvement to foster a supportive educational atmosphere. Families and community members can stay connected with the school’s current events, academic calendars, and administrative updates through their official website at [pbe.www.sweetwater1.org](http://pbe.www.sweetwater1.org). This site serves as a primary hub for resources, ensuring that parents have access to the information necessary to support their children’s success throughout the school year.

547

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pilot Butte Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	382
Hispanic	126
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	25
American Indian	8

White
382 (69.8%)
Hispanic
126 (23.0%)
Two or More
25 (4.6%)
American Indian
8 (1.5%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
Black
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Sweetwater County School District #1
Phone:	(307)352-3464
Website:	http://pbe.sweetwater1.org
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	547
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	188
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 4 187

Grade 5 183

Grade 6 177