Libbey Elementary School serves 198 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 198 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Attendance Zone: Libbey Elementary serves the western part of Wheatland, WY, covering an extensive area of approximately 943.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 26.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Libbey Elementary School's student population of 198 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
198 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
'Engaged, Challenged, Connected, Supported'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Libbey Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
16%
16%
Black
n/a
1%
White
80%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)0.5%
37%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Libbey Elementary School?
198 students attend Libbey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Libbey Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Libbey Elementary School?
Libbey Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Libbey Elementary School offer ?
Libbey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Libbey Elementary School part of?
Libbey Elementary School is part of Platte County School District #1.
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