Overview
Desert Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–6 in Wamsutter, Wyoming. The school enrolls 27 students. It is part of the Sweetwater County School District #1 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Wyoming state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
27 students — small for a US elementary school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictSweetwater County School District #1
County56037
CityWamsutter
ZIP82336
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID560530200297
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment27
White44.4%
Hispanic / Latino33.3%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races22.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %74%
State Avg45%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)