- Enrollment
- 1,212
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gillette, WY
Sunflower Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sunflower Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560147000436
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunflower Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Wyoming schools.
- #6 of 12
- elementary schools in Gillette · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunflower Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunflower Elementary ranks #6 of 12 elementary schools in Gillette, WY.
School address
District: Campbell County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560147000436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Sunflower Elementary grew from 294 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 560147000436 · Gillette, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 13:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Campbell County High School (1,212 students)
Sunflower Elementary grew from 294 students in 2022-23 to 311 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 24.1 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Sunflower 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 311
Sunflower Elementary
311 students
What this shows Sunflower Elementary reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunflower Elementary compares
Sunflower Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▲ 12% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 72% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.6%
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Sunflower 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 Sunflower 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sage Valley Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stocktrail Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunflower 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
Conestoga Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 10.5:1 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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunflower Elementary
How many students attend Sunflower Elementary?
Sunflower Elementary has 311 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gillette, WY. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunflower Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunflower Elementary is 13:1, which is 14% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunflower Elementary?
30.6% of students at Sunflower Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunflower Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sunflower Elementary is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Gillette, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunflower Elementary?
Sunflower Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Sunflower Elementary rank among elementary schools in Gillette?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunflower Elementary ranks #6 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 Sunflower 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.