7.3avg / 10

Park County School District # 1

School District · Powell, Wyoming

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 1,862

Teachers (FTE): 142

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

1,862

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.1:1

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

1,862

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.1:1

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How this district compares

Wyoming rank

#13 of 45

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.1

above Wyoming avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,867

$2,526 vs Wyoming median

District size

1,862 students

Larger than Wyoming median

The short answer

Park County School District # 1 ranks #13 of 45 Wyoming districts by overall school rating. Park County School District # 1's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Westside Elementary (8.8/10), Powell Middle School (8.4/10), and Powell High School (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Park County School District # 1

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Westside Elementary	8.8 / 10	Elementary	—	307
2	Powell Middle School	8.4 / 10	Middle	—	397
3	Powell High School	6.6 / 10	High	—	594
4	Parkside Elementary	6.6 / 10	Elementary	—	209
5	Southside Elementary	6.3 / 10	Elementary	—	310

See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Park County School District # 1

Park County School District # 1 is a Powell, Wyoming school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 1,862 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. District-level spending was $17,867 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.3/10, Park County School District # 1 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Westside Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, Park County School District # 1 students show an average math proficiency of 63.9% and ELA proficiency of 66.1%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

District Map

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

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency63.9%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency66.1%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Park County School District # 1 with test data.

Schools in Park County School District # 1

7 schools

Elementary Schools4

Middle Schools1

High Schools2

Shoshone Learning Center

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District Details

State: Wyoming
City: Powell
Total Enrollment: 1,862
Teachers (FTE): 142
District spending per student: $17,867NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Park County School District # 1 has 7 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

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

The average composite rating for Park County School District # 1 is 7.3/10. 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 Park County School District # 1?

Park County School District # 1's district-level spending was $17,867 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 Park County School District # 1?

The average student-teacher ratio in Park County School District # 1 is 13.1:1.

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

Westside Elementary is the highest-rated school in Park County School District # 1 with a composite score of 8.8/10.

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

Across schools in Park County School District # 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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

Park County School District # 1 has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 7 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: 7.3/10
Math Proficiency: 63.9%
ELA Proficiency: 66.1%

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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.