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Gilchrist Elementary

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Gilchrist Elementary ranks 37 th of 149 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

37^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 149 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Better than 75% of Wyoming elementary schools

Summary

Gilchrist Elementary is a public elementary school located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 122 students. The school is part of the Laramie County School District #1, which is ranked 32 out of 43 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gilchrist Elementary has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Wyoming, with rankings ranging from 4th to 59th out of 144-153 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on the WY-TOPP (Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress) assessments is particularly noteworthy, with proficiency rates exceeding the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. For example, in 4th grade Mathematics, Gilchrist Elementary had a 79% proficiency rate, compared to 47.6% for the district and 57.4% for the state. The school also excels in Science, with 4th-grade students achieving a 73.7% proficiency rate, significantly higher than the district (49.7%) and state (55.3%) averages.

When compared to the nearby elementary schools in the Laramie County School District #1, Gilchrist Elementary stands out as a high-performing school. For instance, in 4th-grade Mathematics, Gilchrist Elementary had a 79% proficiency rate, while the nearby Prairie Wind Elementary and Hobbs Elementary had significantly lower rates of 68.3% and 54.6%, respectively. This indicates that Gilchrist Elementary is providing a more effective educational experience for its students compared to some of the surrounding schools.

129

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,329

Per pupil spending ?

22.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1108 Happy Jack Road
Cheyenne, WY 82009

(307) 771-2285

District: Laramie County School District #1

Students who attend Gilchrist Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	McCormick Junior High School
High:	Central High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.4%

Hispanic:

7.8%

Two or more races:

3.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 60th percentile in 2023 → 75th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Wyoming average (66% vs 55% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 25% of Wyoming elementary schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 75th (2025) from a 60th-percentile low (2023)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school66%

District avg50%

Wyoming avg55%

37^th of 149

Wyoming public elementary schools ?

Top 25%▼ down 20 pts since 2015

From top 5% (2015) to top 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 24Elementary Schools in the Laramie County School District #1

32^nd of 43Laramie 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	69.7	37 of 149	75.2%	★★★★☆
2024	79.3	18 of 147	87.8%	★★★★☆
2023	58.4	59 of 146	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.6	51 of 144	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	90.3	4 of 153	97.4%	★★★★★
2019	78.8	22 of 153	85.6%	★★★★☆
2018	80.8	19 of 147	87.1%	★★★★☆
2017	81.1	17 of 151	88.7%	★★★★☆
2016	87.7	11 of 148	92.6%	★★★★★
2015	90.6	7 of 154	95.5%	★★★★★
2014	81.3	16 of 147	89.1%	★★★★☆
2013	87.4	7 of 142	95.1%	★★★★★
2012	76.0	20 of 143	86.0%	★★★★☆
2011	79.6	14 of 152	90.8%	★★★★★
2010	73.1	31 of 150	79.3%	★★★★☆
2009	91.8	3 of 150	98.0%	★★★★★
2008	73.1	31 of 151	79.5%	★★★★☆
2007	83.9	10 of 149	93.3%	★★★★★
2006	84.0	12 of 145	91.7%	★★★★★
2005	48.1	65 of 136	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	52.8	54 of 131	58.8%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	54.2	57 of 128	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	79.9	15 of 125	88.0%	★★★★☆
2023	65.9	38 of 129	70.5%	★★★★☆
2019	55.7	59 of 136	56.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Wyoming percentile	Rating
2025	66.8	41 of 133	69.2%	★★★★☆
2023	44.2	82 of 132	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	79.7	20 of 138	85.5%	★★★★☆

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)

Male (2025)69th percentile-6 vs school

Female (2025)55th percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs Wyoming (2024-2025) ?

Science74%+18 vs state

Mathematics66%+11 vs state

English Language Arts64%+8 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
Gilchrist Elementary	Public	K-6	1108 Happy Jack Road	Cheyenne	82009	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 771-2285	129	10	12.3	22.5%	114 (88.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	69.7	37^th of 149 public elementary schools	75.2%		79.3	18^th of 147 public elementary schools	87.8%	19	45.5	73.7	70.6	64.3	54.6	79.0	82.4	50.0	73.7	$22,329	$3,082	$19,247
Willadsen Elementary	Public	K-6	645 Road 102	Granite Canyon	82059	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 771-2295	7	2	3.5		6 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$60,057	$2,999	$57,058
Freedom Elementary	Public	K-6	4500 Happy Jack Road	Cheyenne	82001	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 771-2305	323	26	12.4	34.7%	196 (60.7%)	27 (8.4%)	39 (12.1%)	6 (1.9%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	49 (15.2%)	71.3	33^rd of 149 public elementary schools	77.9%		65.9	47^th of 147 public elementary schools	68.0%	14	48.9	68.2	83.3	66.7	68.1	53.5	77.8	59.5	68.2	$18,033	$2,336	$15,697
Jessup Elementary	Public	K-4	6113 Evers Boulevard	Cheyenne	82009	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 771-2570	118	12	10.1	15.3%	91 (77.1%)	1 (0.8%)	14 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	11 (9.3%)	95.4	2^nd of 149 public elementary schools	98.7%		74.1	31^st of 147 public elementary schools	78.9%	29	82.1	84.0			82.1	84.0			88.0	$19,836	$2,573	$17,262
Pioneer Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	1407 Cosgriff Court	Cheyenne	82001	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 771-2316	420	28	14.8	35.2%	319 (76.0%)	8 (1.9%)	61 (14.5%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.2%)	80.7	17^th of 149 public elementary schools	88.6%		85.7	12^th of 147 public elementary schools	91.8%	5	78.5	65.0	64.7	82.7	69.2	71.7	58.8	84.9	71.7	$16,387	$1,766	$14,621
Deming Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	715 West 5th Ave	Cheyenne	82001	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 771-2400	96	6	15.1	42.7%	65 (67.7%)	1 (1.0%)	25 (26.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.2%)								(n/a)	42.1				42.1					$21,745	$2,169	$19,576
Davis Elementary	Public	K-4	6309 Yellowstone Road	Cheyenne	82009	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 771-2600	210	19	10.8	40.0%	142 (67.6%)	3 (1.4%)	39 (18.6%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (11.0%)	49	85^th of 149 public elementary schools	43.0%		39.1	104^th of 147 public elementary schools	29.3%	19	63.3	45.0			61.2	45.0			57.1	$18,448	$2,792	$15,656
Goins Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	224 Dey Avenue	Cheyenne	82007	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 771-2620	299	25	11.7	67.6%	125 (41.8%)	18 (6.0%)	131 (43.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (7.0%)	2.9	146^th of 149 public elementary schools	2.0%		2.2	145^th of 147 public elementary schools	1.4%	1	26.3	19.4	17.1	32.0	29.0	11.1		18.0	19.4	$17,353	$2,797	$14,556
Prairie Wind Elementary	Public	K-4	11400 Yellowstone Road	Cheyenne	82009	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 771-2340	299	23	13.2	11.0%	248 (82.9%)	2 (0.7%)	35 (11.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.0%)	73.3	30^th of 149 public elementary schools	79.9%		54.5	74^th of 147 public elementary schools	49.7%	44	69.9	61.7			71.6	68.3			58.3	$16,665	$2,144	$14,521
Hobbs Elementary	Public	K-4	5710 Syracuse Road	Cheyenne	82009	Laramie County	Laramie County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 771-2560	220	16	14.0	21.4%	154 (70.0%)	1 (0.5%)	46 (20.9%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.8%)	31.5	117^th of 149 public elementary schools	21.5%		50.2	83^rd of 147 public elementary schools	43.5%	34	42.2	38.6			31.1	54.6			61.4	$17,053	$2,213	$14,841

Frequently Asked Questions about Gilchrist Elementary

What schools do graduates of Gilchrist Elementary attend?

Students who attend Gilchrist Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : McCormick Junior High School
High : Central High School

Is Gilchrist Elementary a good school?

Gilchrist Elementary ranks 37^th of 149 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gilchrist Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 129 students attended Gilchrist Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Gilchrist Elementary?

Students at Gilchrist Elementary are 88% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Gilchrist Elementary in?

Laramie County School District #1

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