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Sunflower Elementary

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

Top 10% School in Wyoming

Ranked 34 of 157 in Wyoming

Top schools in Gillette
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Sunflower Elementary

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

Top 10% School in Wyoming

Ranked 34 of 157 in Wyoming

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About Sunflower Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 60%
Reading 55%
State average proficiency is 60% in Math and 55% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
311
Total Students
$59780
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 89.07%
Asian 0.32%
Hispanic 5.79%
Black 0.32%
Two+ Races 1.93%
Native Am. 2.57%
White
89.07%
Asian
0.32%
Hispanic
5.79%
Black
0.32%
Two+ Races
1.93%
Native Am.
2.57%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 311
46.95%
146 Female
53.05%
165 Male

Student Population

311 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

345 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Sunflower Elementary Contact Information

Address

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

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Phone

(307) 686-0631

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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80%
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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: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

As part of its goals for the current school year, Sunflower Elementary School in Gillette has been working on getting students more involved and improving learning in the classroom. Teachers are putting more emphasis on helping students improve their reading and writing skills, as well as their basic skills. They are doing this by using small-group instruction and classroom interventions to better meet the needs of each student.

FAQ

Q1. Does Sunflower Elementary School have buses that take kids to and from school?

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

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. Do students with special needs get help at Sunflower Elementary?

Ans. Yes, the district says that special education and related services are available.

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

PS

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
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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