Gilchrist Elementary School

1108 Happy Jack Road
Cheyenne, WY 82007
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 122 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Gilchrist Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20% in WY
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gilchrist Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Gilchrist Elementary School's student population of 122 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

Gilchrist Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gilchrist Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WY)
#49 out of 309 schools
(Top 20%)
60-69%
48%
60-69%
53%
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
1%
1%
White
87%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gilchrist Elementary School's ranking?
Gilchrist Elementary School is ranked #49 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Gilchrist Elementary School?
122 students attend Gilchrist Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Gilchrist Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilchrist Elementary School?
Gilchrist Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gilchrist Elementary School offer ?
Gilchrist Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gilchrist Elementary School part of?
Gilchrist Elementary School is part of Laramie County School District #1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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