Pronghorn Elementary School

3005 Oakcrest Drive
Gillette, WY 82717
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Pronghorn Elementary School serves 366 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Pronghorn Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in WY
  • Math Proficiency
    : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Pronghorn Elementary School's student population of 366 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
366 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Pronghorn Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Pronghorn Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WY)
Overall Testing Rank
#147 out of 311 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
3%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
7%
14%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
90%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pronghorn Elementary School's ranking?
Pronghorn Elementary School is ranked #147 out of 311 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend Pronghorn Elementary School?
366 students attend Pronghorn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pronghorn Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pronghorn Elementary School?
Pronghorn Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pronghorn Elementary School offer ?
Pronghorn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pronghorn Elementary School part of?
Pronghorn Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District #1.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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