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Big Horn Basin Children's Center

Special education school · Grades K–8

Thermopolis, WY

250 E Arapahoe, Thermopolis, WY 82443

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 60% of special education schools nationwide
  • Serving families in Thermopolis since at least 2011

Big Horn Basin Children's Center is a special education school in Thermopolis, Wyoming, for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. It has about 12 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of special education schools nationwide. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 244 days a year. Wyoming has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
12
Teachers
3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4
Boys and girls
Coed · 1 girls, 11 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special education
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
244 days

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 60% of special education schools nationwide (4 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 88% of special education schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 231 special education schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    15’11–1211’13–1411’15–1610’17–189’19–2011’21–2212’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K1
    11
    21
    31
    41
    53
    62
    71
    81

    Student body

    White92%
    American Indian or Alaska Native8%

    Help paying tuition in Wyoming

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Big Horn Basin Children's Center whether it takes part.

    More about Wyoming's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Big Horn Basin Children's Center

    What grades does Big Horn Basin Children's Center serve?

    Big Horn Basin Children's Center serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend Big Horn Basin Children's Center?

    About 12 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Big Horn Basin Children's Center?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Wyoming has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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