At a glance
Reported students
420
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wyoming elementary enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 184 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
295
Pioneer Park Elementary: 420 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 360
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.99
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about Pioneer Park Elementary
Pioneer Park Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Cheyenne. It is one of 38 current school records connected to Laramie County School District #1. NCES reports 420 students for 2024–25.
Among 184 elementary schools in Wyoming with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 227 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, above the Wyoming median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.5%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pioneer Park Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.03
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76%
- Hispanic14.5%
- Black1.9%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Laramie County School District #1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Afflerbach Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
352 reported students
Baggs Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
336 reported students
Saddle Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
333 reported students
Arp Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
332 reported students
Freedom Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
323 reported students
Sunrise Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
315 reported students
Public schools near Pioneer Park Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deming Elementary Elementary · Laramie County School District #1 | KG–04 | 96 | 0.7 mi |
| Freedom Elementary Elementary · Laramie County School District #1 | KG–06 | 323 | 1 mi |
| PODER Academy Elementary · Charter · Laramie County School District #1 | KG–06 | 214 | 1.6 mi |
| Cole Elementary Elementary · Laramie County School District #1 | PK–06 | 164 | 1.7 mi |
| Arp Elementary Elementary · Laramie County School District #1 | PK–06 | 332 | 2 mi |
| Alta Vista Elementary Elementary · Laramie County School District #1 | PK–06 | 227 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pioneer Park Elementary
What grades does Pioneer Park Elementary serve?
Pioneer Park Elementary reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Laramie County School District #1.
How many students attend Pioneer Park Elementary?
Pioneer Park Elementary reported 420 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 184 Wyoming elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 360 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pioneer Park Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 420 students and 28.32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wyoming median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pioneer Park Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pioneer Park Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Laramie County School District #1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Pioneer Park Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Pioneer Park Elementary in?
Pioneer Park Elementary is part of Laramie County School District #1, based in Cheyenne, WY, which operates 38 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Pioneer Park Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Deming Elementary (0.7 mi), Freedom Elementary (1 mi), PODER Academy (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.