Prairie Wind Elementary vs Wagonwheel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wyoming, United States, 2.3 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
Wagonwheel Elementary
Gillette · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
244 students
| Measure | Prairie Wind Elementary Gillette, Wyoming | Wagonwheel Elementary Gillette, Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #80 of 151 | #50 of 151 |
| National rank | #16333 of 50,301 | #11626 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 404 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.1% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 62% |
| city | Gillette | Gillette |
| state | Wyoming | Wyoming |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wagonwheel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 62.7).
- •Wagonwheel Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Prairie Wind Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 49.6%).
- •Wagonwheel Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.5).
- •Prairie Wind Elementary is the larger school with 404 students compared with 244.
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 Wagonwheel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wagonwheel Elementary ranks higher (69.6 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 Wagonwheel Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Gillette and Gillette in Wyoming.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Wind Elementary: 404. Wagonwheel Elementary: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Wind Elementary and Wagonwheel Elementary rank in Wyoming?
Prairie Wind Elementary is 80th of 151 and Wagonwheel Elementary is 50th of 151 among elementary schools in Wyoming on the 2025 Success Index (US).