Desert View Elementary School, Rock Springs WY (2026 List)

About Desert View Elementary

Desert View Elementary is a public school in Rock Springs, Wyoming, that serves students in kindergarten through grade 3. It is part of Sweetwater County School District #1. The school has about 170 to 190 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 10 to 1. This means that classes are small and students get individual attention in the early grades. The teaching at Desert View Elementary is based on building strong skills in reading, writing, and math, as well as social development. Math profiency and reading 25 and 32 on all student . The lessons are structured to meet the standards set by the state of Wyoming. It focuses on basic academic skills, getting students involved, and teaching in ways that are appropriate for their age, just like many other early elementary schools in the district. Wyoming's public schools usually get their money from the state and the district, and that's how they spend it. Desert View Elementary has small class sizes, a diverse student body, and is constantly working to improve early academic outcomes.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 25%

Reading 32%

State average proficiency is 25% in Math and 32% in Reading.

17

Full-time Teachers

10 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

180

Total Students

$59780

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 58.89%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 34.44%

Black 0.56%

Two+ Races 6.11%

Native Am. 0%

White

58.89%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

34.44%

Black

0.56%

Two+ Races

6.11%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 180

47.78%

86 Female

52.22%

94 Male

Student Population

180 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

180 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Desert View Elementary Contact Information

Address

P.O. Box 1089, Rock Springs, WY, 82902

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Phone

(307) 352-3200

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Website

http://dv.sweetwater1.org

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50 AM to 3:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 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

Being Updated

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Latest News

Desert View Elementary School students participated in a holiday community service project in December 2025. Members of the KinderBoost class created handmade placemats and Christmas cards for local Meals-on-Wheels recipients. The activity was organized to support community outreach while encouraging student participation in service learning.

FAQ

Q1. Is there transportation available for students at Desert View Elementary?

Ans. Yes, Sweetwater County School District #1 usually provides bus transportation, but it depends on the district's routes and eligibility rules.

Q2. Does Desert View Elementary have programs that offer free or low-cost meals?

Ans. Yes, students who meet the requirements can take part in the district's free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch programs.

Q3. How does the school talk to parents and guardians?

Ans. The school usually sends out newsletters, phone messages, and updates on digital platforms to keep families up to date on what's going on at school.

Q4. Does Desert View Elementary School offer support services like counseling or special education?

Ans. Yes, students can get special education services and basic student support resources from the district.

Q5. Do parents want to be involved in school events or committees?

Ans. Yes, schools encourage parents to get involved through events, opportunities to help in the classroom, and parent-teacher organizations.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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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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