Buffalo Ridge Elementary vs Sunflower Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wyoming, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Ridge Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
413 students
Sunflower Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
311 students
| Measure | Buffalo Ridge Elementary Gillette, Wyoming | Sunflower Elementary Gillette, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 151 | #93 of 151 |
| National rank | #17114 of 50,301 | #18227 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 413 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| city | Gillette | Gillette |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 60.0).
- •Sunflower Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Sunflower Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Buffalo Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 58.5%).
- •Sunflower Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.2).
- •Buffalo Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 413 students compared with 311.
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 Buffalo Ridge Elementary better than Sunflower Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Ridge Elementary ranks higher (61.5 vs 60.0 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 Buffalo Ridge Elementary and Sunflower Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Gillette and Gillette in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary: 413. Sunflower Elementary: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Ridge Elementary and Sunflower Elementary rank in Wyoming?
Buffalo Ridge Elementary is 89th of 151 and Sunflower Elementary is 93rd of 151 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).