Prairie Wind Elementary vs Pronghorn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wyoming, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Wind Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
404 students
Pronghorn Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades K–6
334 students
| Measure | Prairie Wind Elementary Gillette, Wyoming | Pronghorn Elementary Gillette, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #80 of 151 | #8 of 151 |
| National rank | #16333 of 50,301 | #1906 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 404 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.1% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 74% |
| city | Gillette | Gillette |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pronghorn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 62.7).
- •Pronghorn Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 51%).
- •Pronghorn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Pronghorn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 44.1%).
- •Pronghorn Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.5).
- •Prairie Wind Elementary is the larger school with 404 students compared with 334.
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 Prairie Wind Elementary better than Pronghorn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pronghorn Elementary ranks higher (86.3 vs 62.7 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 Prairie Wind Elementary and Pronghorn Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Gillette and Gillette in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Wind Elementary: 404. Pronghorn Elementary: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Wind Elementary and Pronghorn Elementary rank in Wyoming?
Prairie Wind Elementary is 80th of 151 and Pronghorn Elementary is 8th of 151 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).