Niobrara County School District #1
School District · Lusk, Wyoming
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,665
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,665
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
How this district compares
Wyoming rank
#18 of 45
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Wyoming avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,665
$1,728 vs Wyoming median
District size
862 students
Typical than Wyoming median
About Niobrara County School District #1
Niobrara County School District #1 is a Lusk, Wyoming school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 862 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. The district invests $18,665 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Niobrara County School District #1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Niobrara County High School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Niobrara County School District #1 students show an average math proficiency of 30.7% and ELA proficiency of 47.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Niobrara County School District #1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Niobrara County School District #1 with test data.
Schools in Niobrara County School District #1
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Wyoming
- City
- Lusk
- Total Enrollment
- 862
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Niobrara County School District #1?
Niobrara County School District #1 has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Niobrara County School District #1?
The average composite rating for Niobrara County School District #1 is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Niobrara County School District #1?
Niobrara County School District #1 spends $18,665 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Niobrara County School District #1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Niobrara County School District #1 is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Niobrara County School District #1?
Niobrara County High School is the highest-rated school in Niobrara County School District #1 with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Niobrara County School District #1?
Across schools in Niobrara County School District #1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Niobrara County School District #1 compare to other districts in Wyoming?
Niobrara County School District #1 has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 4 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
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Compare Niobrara County School District #1 with neighboring districts in the state.
- Laramie County School District #1 (38)
- Natrona County School District #1 (27)
- Campbell County School District #1 (23)
- Albany County School District #1 (17)
- Sweetwater County School District #1 (15)
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- Sheridan County School District #2 (10)
- Teton County School District #1 (10)
- Converse County School District #1 (9)
- Lincoln County School District #2 (9)
- Sweetwater County School District #2 (9)
- Park County School District # 6 (8)
- Uinta County School District #1 (8)
- Fremont County School District #25 (8)
- Sheridan County School District #1 (8)
- Platte County School District #1 (7)
- Park County School District # 1 (7)
- Big Horn County School District #1 (6)
- Carbon County School District #2 (6)
- Johnson County School District #1 (6)
- Laramie County School District #2 (6)
- Boces 5 (6)
- Carbon County School District #1 (5)
- Crook County School District #1 (5)
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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