- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gillette, WY
Conestoga Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Conestoga Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560147000409
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Conestoga Elementary earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #11 of 12
- elementary schools in Gillette · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Conestoga Elementary has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Conestoga Elementary ranks #11 of 12 elementary schools in Gillette, WY.
School address
District: Campbell County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560147000409 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Conestoga Elementary held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.6 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 560147000409 · Gillette, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 10.5:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell County High School (1,212 students)
Conestoga Elementary held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.6 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Conestoga Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campbell Count
Campbell County High School
1,212 students
- Thunder Basin
Thunder Basin High School
1,206 students
- Twin Spruce Ju
Twin Spruce Junior High School
667 students
- Sage Valley Ju
Sage Valley Junior High School
589 students
- Stocktrail Ele
Stocktrail Elementary
554 students
- This school 348
Conestoga Elementary
348 students
What this shows Conestoga Elementary reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Conestoga Elementary compares
Conestoga Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 13% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,610
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Conestoga Elementary is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Campbell County School District #1 reports $17,610 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Conestoga Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thunder Basin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twin Spruce Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sage Valley Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stocktrail Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Conestoga Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Gillette
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Stocktrail Elementary
Standard public school
554 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Buffalo Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
413 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Prairie Wind Elementary
Standard public school
404 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Elementary
Standard public school
378 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Hillcrest Elementary
Standard public school
370 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Pronghorn Elementary
Standard public school
334 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Conestoga Elementary
How many students attend Conestoga Elementary?
Conestoga Elementary has 348 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gillette, WY. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Conestoga Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Conestoga Elementary is 10.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Conestoga Elementary?
23.9% of students at Conestoga Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Conestoga Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Conestoga Elementary is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Gillette, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Conestoga Elementary?
Conestoga Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Conestoga Elementary rank among elementary schools in Gillette?
By Resource Investment Index, Conestoga Elementary ranks #11 of 12 elementary schools in Gillette, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Gillette on the city page.
What other schools are in Campbell County School District #1?
Besides Conestoga Elementary, Campbell County School District #1 also operates Campbell County High School (1,212 students), Thunder Basin High School (1,206 students), and Twin Spruce Junior High School (667 students). See the Campbell County School District #1 district page for the complete list.