Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pronghorn Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 64% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Pronghorn Elementary serves the southwest part of Gillette, WY, covering an area of approximately 312.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 27.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pronghorn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pronghorn Elementary School's student population of 334 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
School Rankings
Pronghorn Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pronghorn Elementary School is 0.21, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#102 out of 303 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
American Indian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
89%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #102 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Pronghorn Elementary School often compared to?
Pronghorn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wagonwheel Elementary School, Buffalo Ridge Elementary School, Prairie Wind Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Pronghorn Elementary School?
334 students attend Pronghorn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Pronghorn Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pronghorn Elementary School?
Pronghorn Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pronghorn Elementary School offer ?
Pronghorn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pronghorn Elementary School part of?
Pronghorn Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District #1.
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