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Platte County School District 1, Wyoming

Platte County School District 1 is a unified school district in Platte County and Goshen County, Wyoming, for grades K–12. About 7,122 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 1,842 sq mi (4,772 km²) of land.

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Platte County School District 1 in Wyoming
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
7,122 ± 322
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Platte County96% of the district’s landGoshen County4% of the district’s land
Land area
1,842 sq mi (4,772 km²)
Median household income
$67,075 ± $6,432
Median home value
$294,800 ± $33,700
Water area
24.1 sq mi (62.4 km²)
State
Wyoming
Census code (GEOID)
5605090
Coordinates (central point)
42.084532, -104.992230
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Platte County School District 1, largest first

  1. Wheatland (town)3,550 people
  2. Glendo (town)243 people
  3. Chugwater (town)228 people
  4. Chugcreek (CDP)160 people
  5. Y-O Ranch (CDP)120 people
  6. Westview Circle (CDP)117 people
  7. Lakeview North (CDP)100 people
  8. Slater (CDP)99 people
  9. Whiting (CDP)58 people
  10. El Rancho (CDP)47 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Platte County School District 223 mi northeast
  2. Goshen County School District 134 mi east
  3. Albany County School District 147 mi southwest
  4. Laramie County School District 153 mi south
  5. Converse County School District 160 mi north
  6. Niobrara County School District 171 mi north

These share a boundary with Platte County School District 1. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Platte County School District 1 before you rely on it.

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