Natrona County School District #1
School District · Casper, Wyoming
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
27
19 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,870
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
27
19 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,870
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Evaluating Natrona County School District #1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Natrona County School District #1 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ft. Caspar Academy
Casper · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
C Y Middle School
Casper · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Summit Elementary School
Casper · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Wyoming rank
#41 of 45
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.8
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 #41 of 45 Wyoming districts by overall school rating. Natrona County School District #1's schools with real test data average 4.4/10 across 26 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ft. Caspar Academy (7.4/10), C Y Middle School (7.0/10), and Summit Elementary School (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.4/10 despite 35% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ft. Caspar Academy | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | C Y Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Summit Elementary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Evansville Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Kelly Walsh High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Centennial Middle School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Natrona County High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Verda James Elementary | 5.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Casper Classical Academy | 5.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Paradise Valley Elementary | 5.0 / 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. The district invests $16,870 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.4/10, 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 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Natrona County School District #1 students show an average math proficiency of 52.6% and ELA proficiency of 55.6%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Natrona County School District #1 with test data.
Schools in Natrona County School District #1
27 schools Elementary Schools 19
Middle Schools 4
Other Schools 1
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 4.4/10. 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 7.4/10.
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 52.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.6%. 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 4.4/10 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
- 4.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.6%
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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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