Gilchrist Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cheyenne, Wyoming 82009 · Laramie County School District #1
#15 of 151 elementary schools in Wyoming
#3891 of 50,301 nationally
About Gilchrist Elementary
Gilchrist Elementary is a public elementary located in Cheyenne, in the Laramie County School District #1 school district of Wyoming, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 129 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 15th of 151 ranked elementary schools in Wyoming. Its strongest component is math proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (59th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 129.
There are 37 schools in Cheyenne; Gilchrist Elementary ranks 2nd of 37 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)22.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gilchrist Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Gilchrist Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gilchrist Elementary a good school?
Gilchrist Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 82.0 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #15 of 151 in Wyoming. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gilchrist Elementary rank in Wyoming?
Gilchrist Elementary ranks #15 of 151 elementary schools in Wyoming and #3891 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gilchrist Elementary?
Gilchrist Elementary had 129 students in 2025.
Is Gilchrist Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Gilchrist Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gilchrist Elementary?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of Gilchrist Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.