Serving 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wagonwheel Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wagonwheel Elementary serves the northern part of Gillette, WY, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wagonwheel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Wagonwheel Elementary School's student population of 244 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
244 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Wagonwheel Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wagonwheel Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#86 out of 303 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
16%
Black
1%
1%
White
81%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.9%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wagonwheel Elementary School's ranking?
Wagonwheel Elementary School is ranked #86 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Wagonwheel Elementary School often compared to?
Wagonwheel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pronghorn Elementary School, Meadowlark Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Wagonwheel Elementary School?
244 students attend Wagonwheel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Wagonwheel Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% 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 Wagonwheel Elementary School?
Wagonwheel Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wagonwheel Elementary School offer ?
Wagonwheel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wagonwheel Elementary School part of?
Wagonwheel Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District #1.
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