Tongue River Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction Ranchester, WY Grades KG–05 Rural: Remote Sheridan, WY SchoolScore™ B (72)
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Tongue River Elementary
Ranchester, WY 82839
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ B (72)
255
Students
20.0
Teachers
12.8:1
Student:Teacher
(307)655-2206
Phone
http://www.sheridan.k12.wy.us/
Website

Tongue River Elementary is a public school administered by the Sheridan County School District #1 district in Ranchester, WYOMING, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 255 students enrolled; a 12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Wyoming Elementary School Average
Enrollment
255.0
State avg: 217.0
▲ 18% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.75:1
State avg: 10.6:1
▲ 21% worse
Free Lunch %
46.7%
State avg: 41.1%
▲ 14% worse
School Details
School Name
Tongue River Elementary
NCESSCH ID
560569000314
State School ID
WY-1701000-1701003
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1351 Dayton Street
City
Ranchester
State
Wyoming
ZIP Code
82839
County
Sheridan County
Metro Area
Sheridan, WY
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
5600
State Leg. Upper
56021
State Leg. Lower
56051
Latitude
44.90826
Longitude
-107.16007
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
255
Total Students
👩‍🏫
20.0
Teachers FTE
📐
12.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
20.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)20.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 119 46.7%
Not Applicable 97 38%
District Info
District Name
Sheridan County School District #1
LEAID
5605690
State LEA ID
WY-1701000
Phone
(307)655-9541
Website
http://www.sheridan.k12.wy.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Ranchester
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$21,854K
Federal Revenue
$1,423K
State Revenue
$13,656K
Local Revenue
$6,775K
Total Expenditure
$23,693K
Instruction Exp.
$11,871K
Support Services
$8,585K
Other Current Exp.
$608K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Tongue River Elementary

1
Slack Elementary
Ranchester · Elementary
0 mi
2
Tongue River Middle School
Ranchester · Middle
0.9 mi
3
Tongue River High School
Dayton · High
6 mi
4
The Bridge School
Dayton · High
6 mi
5
Sheridan High School
Sheridan · High
10.9 mi
6
Sagebrush Elementary
Sheridan · Elementary
11 mi
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Tongue River Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Tongue River Elementary?
255 students are enrolled at Tongue River Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Tongue River Elementary have?
Tongue River Elementary has 20.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1.
What grades does Tongue River Elementary serve?
Tongue River Elementary serves grades KG through 05.
Is Tongue River Elementary a charter school?
Tongue River Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Tongue River Elementary located in?
Tongue River Elementary is located in the Sheridan, WY metropolitan area.
What school district does Tongue River Elementary belong to?
Tongue River Elementary is part of the Sheridan County School District #1 school district.
How much does Sheridan County School District #1 spend per student?
The Sheridan County School District #1 district spends approximately $92,913,725 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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