Platte County School District #1

1350 Oak Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 939 students in Platte County School District #1. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Platte County School District #1 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 23% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
9 Schools
359 Schools
# Students
939 Students
92,909 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
7,360 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Platte County School District #1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 48 school districts in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WY)
#29 out of 48 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Platte County School District #1, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Platte County School District #1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
51%
54%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Platte County School District #1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-84%
81%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Platte County School District #1 and public school graduation rate of WY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.39
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,189 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
3%
# Asian Students
10 Students
627 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
116 Students
13,339 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
14%
# Black Students
2 Students
854 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
793 Students
71,455 Students
% White Students
85%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
143 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
3,302 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
764
# Students in K Grade:
82
7,070
# Students in 1st Grade:
76
6,672
# Students in 2nd Grade:
61
6,662
# Students in 3rd Grade:
72
6,851
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
6,886
# Students in 5th Grade:
63
6,973
# Students in 6th Grade:
67
7,138
# Students in 7th Grade:
66
7,415
# Students in 8th Grade:
62
7,571
# Students in 9th Grade:
93
7,991
# Students in 10th Grade:
82
7,431
# Students in 11th Grade:
74
6,938
# Students in 12th Grade:
64
6,547
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,085 is higher than the state median of $20,798. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,004 is higher than the state median of $20,086. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WY)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$1,932 MM
This chart display total revenue of Platte County School District #1 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$23 MM
$1,866 MM
This chart display total spending of Platte County School District #1 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$26,085
$20,798
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Platte County School District #1 and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$24,004
$20,086
This chart display average spending per public school student in Platte County School District #1 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Platte County School District #1 Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Glendo Elementary School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
305 Paige Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 735-4471
Grades: PK-6
| 22 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Glendo High School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
305 Paige Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 735-4471
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Glendo Junior High School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
305 Paige Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 735-4471
Grades: 7-8
| 3 students
Rank: #44.
Wheatland Middle School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 West Mariposa Parkway
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-1518
Grades: 6-8
| 181 students
Rank: #55.
West Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 20th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-4180
Grades: 3-5
| 186 students
Rank: #66.
Wheatland High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1207 13th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-2075
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
Rank: #77.
Peak High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1207 13th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-2075
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chugwater School
406 5th Street
Chugwater, WY 82210
(307) 422-3501
Grades: PK-12
| 54 students
Rank: n/an/a
1350 Oak Street
Wheatland, WY 82201
(307) 322-3836
Grades: K-2
| 192 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Platte County School District #1?
Platte County School District #1 manages 9 public schools serving 939 students.
What is the rank of Platte County School District #1?
Platte County School District #1 is ranked #33 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Platte County School District #1?
85% of Platte County School District #1 students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Platte County School District #1?
Platte County School District #1 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 13:1.
What is Platte County School District #1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,004 is higher than the state median of $20,086. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 939 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50% in WY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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