At a glance
Reported students
299
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.57
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wyoming elementary enrollment
72nd percentile
Compared with 184 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
295
Prairie Wind Elementary: 299 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
13.2:1 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
- 470
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.98
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
What the reported data says about Prairie Wind Elementary
Prairie Wind Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Cheyenne. It is one of 38 current school records connected to Laramie County School District #1. NCES reports 299 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 72nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, 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 (82.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.7%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Prairie Wind Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.57 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
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 10%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.02
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.07
- 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
- White82.9%
- Hispanic11.7%
- Black0.7%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4%
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
Not reported as 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.
Goins Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
299 reported students
Dildine Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
298 reported students
Rossman Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
305 reported students
Anderson Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
292 reported students
Sunrise Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
315 reported students
Freedom Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
323 reported students
Public schools near Prairie Wind 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessup Elementary Elementary · Laramie County School District #1 | KG–04 | 118 | 3.1 mi |
| Davis Elementary Elementary · Laramie County School District #1 | KG–04 | 210 | 3.1 mi |
| Hobbs Elementary Elementary · Laramie County School District #1 | KG–04 | 220 | 3.6 mi |
| Anderson Elementary Elementary · Laramie County School District #1 | KG–04 | 292 | 4.3 mi |
| Buffalo Ridge Elementary Elementary · Laramie County School District #1 | KG–04 | 153 | 4.8 mi |
| Deming Elementary Elementary · Laramie County School District #1 | KG–04 | 96 | 5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Wind Elementary
What grades does Prairie Wind Elementary serve?
Prairie Wind Elementary reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Laramie County School District #1.
How many students attend Prairie Wind Elementary?
Prairie Wind Elementary reported 299 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 72nd percentile among 184 Wyoming elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 470 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Prairie Wind Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 299 students and 22.57 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 Prairie Wind Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Prairie Wind 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 Prairie Wind Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
11% 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 Prairie Wind Elementary in?
Prairie Wind 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 Prairie Wind Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jessup Elementary (3.1 mi), Davis Elementary (3.1 mi), Hobbs Elementary (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.