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Prairie Wind Elementary

P.O. Box 3033, Gillette, WY, 82717

Top 10% School in Wyoming

Ranked 37 of 157 in Wyoming

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About Prairie Wind Elementary

Gillette, Wyoming is home to Prairie Wind Elementary School, a public elementary school that is part of Campbell County School District #1. The school teaches kids from kindergarten through sixth grade using a standards-based curriculum that focuses on building basic academic skills. About 350 to 400 students go to Prairie Wind Elementary School, and there is one teacher for every 13 students. This allows for individualized attention and effective classroom instruction. The school focuses on core subjects like English language arts, math, science, and social studies, and the lessons are designed to help students learn the skills they need to do well in those subjects. U.S. News & World Report says that about 59% of students are good at math and 47% are good at reading (ELA). This shows that students are better at math than reading and that they need to get better at reading. Overall, Prairie Wind Elementary School is a good place for elementary school students to learn because the classes are small and the teachers are helpful.

Prairie Wind Elementary Contact Information

Address

P.O. Box 3033, Gillette, WY, 82717

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Phone

(307) 682-7289

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 59%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 59% in Math and 47% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
385
Total Students
$59780
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 37 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Prairie Wind Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM to 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 90.39%
Asian 0.78%
Hispanic 4.42%
Black 1.04%
Two+ Races 1.56%
Native Am. 1.3%
White
90.39%
Asian
0.78%
Hispanic
4.42%
Black
1.04%
Two+ Races
1.56%
Native Am.
1.3%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 385
48.05%
185 Female
51.95%
200 Male

Student Population

385 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

385 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Gillette's Prairie Wind Elementary School has been in the news lately for its ongoing efforts to improve core academics and get students more involved this school year. Teachers at the school have been using new teaching methods to help students learn better in both math and reading. They focus on small-group instruction and giving extra help to students who need it.

FAQ

Q1. Do students at Prairie Wind Elementary School get a bus ride?

Ans. Yes, students who qualify can use the school district's bus services.

Q2. Do students get meals during the school day?

Ans. The school does take part in district meal programs that serve breakfast and lunch.

Q3. What are some ways for parents to talk to teachers and staff?

Ans. Parents can talk to each other through newsletters, digital platforms, conferences, and direct contact with the school.

Q4. Does the school help students who need extra help?

Ans. Yes, the district has rules about how to get special education and related services.

Q5. Can parents get involved at the school?

Ans. Yes, parents can take part in school events, volunteer opportunities, and programs that the district supports.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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