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5.2 avg / 10

Natrona County School District #1

School District · Casper, Wyoming

Students: 12,799
Teachers (FTE): 889

Avg Rating

5.2

out of 10

Schools

27

19 elem, 4 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,870

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.4:1

How this district compares

Wyoming rank

#43 of 45

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.1

below Wyoming avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,870

$3,523 vs Wyoming median

District size

12,799 students

Much larger than Wyoming median

About Natrona County School District #1

Natrona County School District #1 is a Casper, Wyoming school district serving 27 schools. The district educates 12,799 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $16,870 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.2/10, Natrona County School District #1 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Ft. Caspar Academy, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Natrona County School District #1 students show an average math proficiency of 42.8% and ELA proficiency of 47.0%.

The district includes 19 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Natrona County School District #1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 42.8%
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ELA Proficiency 47.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Natrona County School District #1 with test data.

District Details

State
Wyoming
City
Casper
Total Enrollment
12,799
Teachers (FTE)
889
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Natrona County School District #1?

Natrona County School District #1 has 27 schools in total — 19 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Natrona County School District #1?

The average composite rating for Natrona County School District #1 is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Natrona County School District #1?

Natrona County School District #1 spends $16,870 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Natrona County School District #1?

The average student-teacher ratio in Natrona County School District #1 is 14.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Natrona County School District #1?

Ft. Caspar Academy is the highest-rated school in Natrona County School District #1 with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Natrona County School District #1?

Across schools in Natrona County School District #1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Natrona County School District #1 compare to other districts in Wyoming?

Natrona County School District #1 has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 27 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Wyoming by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.2/10
Math Proficiency
42.8%
ELA Proficiency
47.0%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Wyoming Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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