Big Piney Elementary vs Gilchrist Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wyoming, United States, 445 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Piney Elementary
Big Piney · Public elementary · Grades K–5
138 students
Gilchrist Elementary
Cheyenne · Public elementary · Grades K–6
129 students
| Measure | Big Piney Elementary Big Piney, Wyoming | Gilchrist Elementary Cheyenne, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #101 of 151 | #15 of 151 |
| National rank | #20109 of 50,301 | #3891 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 138 | 129 |
| Enrollment | 138 | 129 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.7% | 22.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| city | Big Piney | Cheyenne |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gilchrist Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 57.2).
- •Gilchrist Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Gilchrist Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Gilchrist Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 50.7%).
- •Big Piney Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 12.9).
- •Big Piney Elementary is the larger school with 138 students compared with 129.
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 Big Piney Elementary better than Gilchrist Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gilchrist Elementary ranks higher (82.0 vs 57.2 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 Big Piney Elementary and Gilchrist Elementary?
About 445 km in a straight line, between Big Piney and Cheyenne in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Piney Elementary: 138. Gilchrist Elementary: 129. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Piney Elementary and Gilchrist Elementary rank in Wyoming?
Big Piney Elementary is 101st of 151 and Gilchrist Elementary is 15th of 151 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).