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Pronghorn Elementary

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Pronghorn Elementary ranks 35 th of 149 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

35^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 149 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Better than 77% of Wyoming elementary schools

Summary

Pronghorn Elementary is a public elementary school located in Gillette, Wyoming, serving grades K-6 with a student population of 359. It is part of the Campbell County School District #1, which is ranked 29 out of 43 districts in Wyoming and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pronghorn Elementary consistently ranks among the top 30-50 elementary schools in Wyoming, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are significantly higher than the district and state averages, particularly in 3rd and 4th grades. Pronghorn Elementary also excels in serving special education and low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking among the top 10-25 schools in Wyoming for these subgroups. The school's lower student-teacher ratio of 11.5 and higher per-student spending of $17,878 in 2023-2024 may contribute to its academic success.

While Pronghorn Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages, some nearby schools, such as Wagonwheel Elementary and Stocktrail Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance and may serve as valuable benchmarks or collaborative partners. Analyzing the practices and strategies employed by these high-performing schools could provide insights and opportunities for Pronghorn Elementary to further enhance its educational approach.

334

Students ?

10.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,878

Per pupil spending ?

27.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3005 Oakcrest Drive
Gillette, WY 82718

(307) 682-1676

District: Campbell County School District #1

Students who attend Pronghorn Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Sage Valley Junior High School
High:	Campbell County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.2%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Two or more races:

2.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 75th percentile in 2015 → 77th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Wyoming average (68% vs 55% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Wyoming elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Campbell County School District #1

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg54%

Wyoming avg55%

35^th of 149

Wyoming public elementary schools ?

Top 23%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 15Elementary Schools in the Campbell County School District #1

29^th of 43Campbell County School District #1 among Wyoming districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	70.8	35 of 149	76.5%	★★★★☆
2024	74.1	30 of 147	79.6%	★★★★☆
2023	64.5	47 of 146	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.1	45 of 144	68.8%	★★★★☆
2021	54.3	75 of 153	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	84.2	15 of 153	90.2%	★★★★★
2018	77.3	23 of 147	84.4%	★★★★☆
2017	87.4	10 of 151	93.4%	★★★★★
2016	75.7	26 of 148	82.4%	★★★★☆
2015	67.2	39 of 154	74.7%	★★★★☆
2014	64.5	41 of 147	72.1%	★★★★☆
2013	68.0	40 of 142	71.8%	★★★★☆
2012	81.7	12 of 143	91.6%	★★★★★
2011	76.3	23 of 152	84.9%	★★★★☆
2010	81.1	12 of 150	92.0%	★★★★★
2009	79.6	17 of 150	88.7%	★★★★☆
2008	83.7	11 of 151	92.7%	★★★★★
2007	70.2	37 of 149	75.2%	★★★★☆
2006	84.0	11 of 145	92.4%	★★★★★
2005	86.9	14 of 136	89.7%	★★★★★
2004	76.1	23 of 131	82.4%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2022	76.4	7 of 72	90.3%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	70.8	30 of 128	76.6%	★★★★☆
2024	70.7	31 of 125	75.2%	★★★★☆
2023	64.3	41 of 129	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.3	60 of 126	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.3	82 of 132	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	84.4	10 of 136	92.6%	★★★★★
2018	81.2	16 of 125	87.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	59.6	43 of 127	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	81.8	9 of 122	92.6%	★★★★★
2023	66.5	24 of 115	79.1%	★★★★☆
2022	43.9	62 of 110	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	59.2	36 of 119	69.7%	★★★★☆
2019	69.9	25 of 132	81.1%	★★★★☆
2018	67.9	17 of 99	82.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	69.5	31 of 133	76.7%	★★★★☆
2024	73.4	28 of 130	78.5%	★★★★☆
2023	62.9	45 of 132	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.0	39 of 127	69.3%	★★★★☆
2021	62.8	45 of 134	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	82.1	15 of 138	89.1%	★★★★☆
2018	73.0	26 of 126	79.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	80.7	6 of 81	92.6%	★★★★★
2024	71.8	11 of 84	86.9%	★★★★☆
2023	93.6	1 of 77	98.7%	★★★★★
2019	92.7	4 of 75	94.7%	★★★★★
2018	68.0	13 of 64	79.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2022	21.7	88 of 103	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	49.3	63 of 113	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	80.5	20 of 120	83.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)93rd percentile+16 vs school

Disabled (2022)90th percentile+22 vs school

Male (2025)77th percentile~ school

Female (2025)77th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)66th percentile-10 vs school

White (2022)15th percentile-54 vs school

By subject vs Wyoming (2024-2025) ?

Science83%+27 vs state

Mathematics73%+17 vs state

English Language Arts59%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WY-TOPP English Language Arts (2025)				WY-TOPP Mathematics (2025)				WY-TOPP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 4th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 5th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 6th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 3rd Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 4th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 5th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 6th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pronghorn Elementary	Public	K-6	3005 Oakcrest Drive	Gillette	82718	Campbell County	Campbell County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 682-1676	334	31	10.9	27.5%	298 (89.2%)	2 (0.6%)	21 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	70.8	35^th of 149 public elementary schools	76.5%		74.1	30^th of 147 public elementary schools	79.6%	5	75.4	73.9	44.7	42.6	80.7	91.3	63.2	55.6	82.6	$17,878	$2,029	$15,850
Paintbrush Elementary	Public	K-6	1001 West Lakeway Road	Gillette	82718	Campbell County	Campbell County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 686-1778	266	25	10.8	32.0%	225 (84.6%)	1 (0.4%)	27 (10.2%)	4 (1.5%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	59.3	64^th of 149 public elementary schools	57.0%		57.3	69^th of 147 public elementary schools	53.1%	5	58.0	56.4	65.1	61.5	44.0	51.3	67.4	69.2	61.5	$19,935	$2,534	$17,401
Sunflower Elementary	Public	K-6	2500 South Dogwood Avenue	Gillette	82718	Campbell County	Campbell County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 686-0631	311	25	12.6	58.5%	267 (85.9%)	3 (1.0%)	28 (9.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	48.2	89^th of 149 public elementary schools	40.3%		61.2	62^nd of 147 public elementary schools	57.8%	27	55.8	46.2	56.1	51.3	63.5	66.7	53.7	46.2	48.7	$17,744	$2,885	$14,860
Stocktrail Elementary	Public	K-6	800 Stocktrail Avenue	Gillette	82716	Campbell County	Campbell County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 686-8215	554	35	15.8	41.3%	370 (66.8%)	2 (0.4%)	168 (30.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.0%)	57.1	73^rd of 149 public elementary schools	51.0%		61.6	61^st of 147 public elementary schools	58.5%	12	52.5	50.0	53.0	77.1	50.0	81.1	39.4	66.7	62.2	$13,633	$1,801	$11,832
Buffalo Ridge Elementary	Public	K-6	4501 Tanner Drive	Gillette	82718	Campbell County	Campbell County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 686-3058	413	30	13.9	28.3%	353 (85.5%)	5 (1.2%)	37 (9.0%)	5 (1.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	54.7	76^th of 149 public elementary schools	49.0%		50.4	80^th of 147 public elementary schools	45.6%	4	50.0	56.7	46.7	55.4	60.9	73.1	53.3	53.9	65.7	$16,079	$1,906	$14,173
Prairie Wind Elementary	Public	K-6	200 Overdale Drive	Gillette	82718	Campbell County	Campbell County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 682-7289	404	31	13.2	44.1%	347 (85.9%)	5 (1.2%)	35 (8.7%)	4 (1.0%)	4 (1.0%)	3 (0.7%)	6 (1.5%)	65.9	46^th of 149 public elementary schools	69.1%		62.5	57^th of 147 public elementary schools	61.2%	11	51.4	61.1	74.6	62.3	60.0	57.4	71.2	54.1	72.2	$17,133	$2,110	$15,023
Meadowlark Elementary	Public	K-6	816 East 7th Street	Gillette	82716	Campbell County	Campbell County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 682-4740	239	22	10.8	70.7%	150 (62.8%)	4 (1.7%)	56 (23.4%)	7 (2.9%)	13 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)	37	108^th of 149 public elementary schools	27.5%		16.2	135^th of 147 public elementary schools	8.2%	27	59.4	22.2	34.1	61.1	70.6	43.2	13.3	64.9	35.1	$20,848	$4,129	$16,719
Hillcrest Elementary	Public	K-6	1500 South Butler Spaeth Road	Gillette	82716	Campbell County	Campbell County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 682-7291	370	34	11.0	73.5%	209 (56.5%)	1 (0.3%)	129 (34.9%)	6 (1.6%)	17 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	35.3	111^th of 149 public elementary schools	25.5%		45.9	92^nd of 147 public elementary schools	37.4%	19	30.8	40.7	53.3	55.3	60.4	56.7	48.9	45.8	38.3	$19,355	$3,547	$15,808
Wagonwheel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	800 Hemlock	Gillette	82716	Campbell County	Campbell County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 686-1060	244	24	9.9	49.6%	199 (81.6%)	3 (1.2%)	26 (10.7%)	2 (0.8%)	10 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	75.2	24^th of 149 public elementary schools	83.9%		67.2	43^rd of 147 public elementary schools	70.7%	19	52.5	64.5	63.6	77.8	60.0	74.2	75.8	80.6	67.7	$18,330	$3,148	$15,183
Lakeview Elementary	Public	K-6	1017 Gabriel Drive	Gillette	82716	Campbell County	Campbell County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 682-7293	378	34	10.9	58.5%	309 (81.7%)	5 (1.3%)	47 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.4%)	25.4	124^th of 149 public elementary schools	16.8%		20.5	125^th of 147 public elementary schools	15.0%	1	32.8	23.4	43.8	58.7	39.7	46.8	43.8	54.0	34.0	$18,616	$3,378	$15,238

Frequently Asked Questions about Pronghorn Elementary

Is Pronghorn Elementary a good school?

Pronghorn Elementary ranks 35^th of 149 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Pronghorn Elementary in?

Campbell County School District #1

How many students attend Pronghorn Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 334 students attended Pronghorn Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Pronghorn Elementary attend?

Students who attend Pronghorn Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sage Valley Junior High School
High : Campbell County High School

What is the racial makeup of Pronghorn Elementary?

Students at Pronghorn Elementary are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

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