Needs Improvement
#294 of 301 schools in WY
Bar Nunn Elementary
Elementary School · Natrona County School District #1 · Casper, WY
A Natrona County School District #1 elementary school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2050 Siebke Drive, Casper, WY 82601
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bar Nunn Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Bar Nunn Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,409/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Casper), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,526
Median home value
$244,200
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of CasperPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 4.9 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Evansville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 324 | Compare → |
| Ft. Caspar AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | Not available | 379 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Natrona County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #23 of 26
- District spending per student
- $16,870NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bar Nunn Elementary is listed in Natrona County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bar Nunn Elementary
Bar Nunn Elementary is a public elementary school in Casper, WY, part of Natrona County School District #1, serving approximately 289 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #294 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bar Nunn Elementary
What grades does Bar Nunn Elementary serve?
Bar Nunn Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Bar Nunn Elementary?
Bar Nunn Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bar Nunn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bar Nunn Elementary is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bar Nunn Elementary rank in WY?
Bar Nunn Elementary ranks #294 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Bar Nunn Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bar Nunn Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bar Nunn Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bar Nunn Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Bar Nunn Elementary a charter school?
No, Bar Nunn Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bar Nunn Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bar Nunn Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bar Nunn Elementary?
42.6% of students at Bar Nunn Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 289
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Natrona County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.8%
- Phone
- (307) 253-4000
- Area population (ZIP 82601)
- 26,945
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 38
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 82601; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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