Goins Elementary vs Prairie Wind Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wyoming, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goins Elementary
Cheyenne · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
299 students
Prairie Wind Elementary
Cheyenne · Public elementary · Grades K–4
299 students
| Measure | Goins Elementary Cheyenne, Wyoming | Prairie Wind Elementary Cheyenne, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #137 of 151 | #41 of 151 |
| National rank | #32673 of 50,301 | #9805 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 299 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.6% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 53% |
| city | Cheyenne | Cheyenne |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Wind Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 38.9).
- •Prairie Wind Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 27%).
- •Prairie Wind Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Prairie Wind Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11% vs 67.6%).
- •Goins Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.6).
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 Goins Elementary better than Prairie Wind Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Wind Elementary ranks higher (72.2 vs 38.9 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 Goins Elementary and Prairie Wind Elementary?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Cheyenne and Cheyenne in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goins Elementary: 299. Prairie Wind Elementary: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goins Elementary and Prairie Wind Elementary rank in Wyoming?
Goins Elementary is 137th of 151 and Prairie Wind Elementary is 41st of 151 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).