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5.8avg / 10

Natrona County School District #1

School District · Casper, Wyoming

Students: 12,799
Teachers (FTE): 889

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

27

19 elem, 4 mid, 3 high

Enrollment

12,799

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.4:1

How this district compares

Wyoming rank

#37 of 45

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

below Wyoming avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,870

$3,523 vs Wyoming median

District size

12,799 students

Much larger than Wyoming median

The short answer

Natrona County School District #1 ranks #37 of 45 Wyoming districts by overall school rating. Natrona County School District #1's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 26 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pineview Elementary (7.9/10), Crest Hill Elementary (7.9/10), and Summit Elementary School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Pineview Elementary

Rates 7.9/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Natrona County School District #1 schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Natrona County School District #1

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (26 of 27). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Pineview Elementary7.9 / 10
2Crest Hill Elementary7.9 / 10
3Summit Elementary School7.5 / 10
4Verda James Elementary7.3 / 10
5Southridge Elementary7.3 / 10
6Manor Heights Elementary7.2 / 10
7Bar Nunn Elementary7.2 / 10
8C Y Middle School6.8 / 10
9Evansville Elementary6.7 / 10
10Journey Elementary6.6 / 10

See all 27 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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. District-level spending was $16,870 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.8/10, Natrona County School District #1 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Crest Hill Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.

In standardized testing, Natrona County School District #1 students show an average math proficiency of 51.3% and ELA proficiency of 53.7%.

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 Proficiency51.3%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency53.7%
School
State
Not reported

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
District spending per student
$16,870NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Natrona County School District #1?

Natrona County School District #1's district-level spending was $16,870 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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?

Crest Hill Elementary is the highest-rated school in Natrona County School District #1 with a composite score of 7.9/10.

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 51.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.7%. 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 5.8/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
51.3%
ELA Proficiency
53.7%

How we rate schools

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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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