Arapahoe Elementary vs Prairie Wind Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wyoming, United States, 279 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arapahoe Elementary
Arapahoe · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
392 students
Prairie Wind Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
404 students
| Measure | Arapahoe Elementary Arapahoe, Wyoming | Prairie Wind Elementary Gillette, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 151 | #80 of 151 |
| National rank | #46040 of 50,301 | #16333 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 392 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 51% |
| city | Arapahoe | Gillette |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Wind Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 18.0).
- •Prairie Wind Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 5%).
- •Prairie Wind Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 14%).
- •Prairie Wind Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 97.2%).
- •Arapahoe Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 13.5).
- •Prairie Wind Elementary is the larger school with 404 students compared with 392.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arapahoe Elementary better than Prairie Wind Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Wind Elementary ranks higher (62.7 vs 18.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Arapahoe Elementary and Prairie Wind Elementary?
About 279 km in a straight line, between Arapahoe and Gillette in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arapahoe Elementary: 392. Prairie Wind Elementary: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arapahoe Elementary and Prairie Wind Elementary rank in Wyoming?
Arapahoe Elementary is 151st of 151 and Prairie Wind Elementary is 80th of 151 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).