Conestoga Elementary School

4901 Sleepy Hollow Boulevard
Gillette, WY 82717
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 348 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Conestoga Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in WY
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Conestoga Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Motto
We aspire to empower our students for success.

School Rankings

Conestoga Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Conestoga Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WY)
#167 out of 303 schools
(Bottom 50%)
56%
49%
48%
53%
40-49%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Black
1%
1%
White
88%
75%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Conestoga Elementary School's ranking?
Conestoga Elementary School is ranked #167 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Conestoga Elementary School often compared to?
Conestoga Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rozet Elementary School, Buffalo Ridge Elementary School, Moorcroft Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Conestoga Elementary School?
348 students attend Conestoga Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Conestoga Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Conestoga Elementary School?
Conestoga Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Conestoga Elementary School offer ?
Conestoga Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Conestoga Elementary School part of?
Conestoga Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District #1.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 348 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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