Public schools in Casper, WY
25 open public schools with an address in Casper, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
25
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
11,945
25 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Wyoming median 10.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Casper public schools
The federal directory lists 25 public schools in Casper, WY: 17 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 25 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 11,945 students, an average of 478 per school. The largest campus is Kelly Walsh High School (2,002 students), and the largest elementary school is Verda James Elementary (448).
Natrona County School District #1 operates the most schools here (24), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, higher than the statewide school median of 10.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 45% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Casper
Elementary schools in Casper
17| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Nunn Elementary Natrona County School District #1 | PK–05 | 227 | 12.3:1 | |
| Cottonwood Elementary Natrona County School District #1 | PK–05 | 347 | 12:1 | |
| Crest Hill Elementary Natrona County School District #1 | KG–05 | 234 | 13:1 | |
| Ft. Caspar Academy Natrona County School District #1 | KG–05 | 356 | 12.7:1 | |
| Journey Elementary Natrona County School District #1 | PK–05 | 348 | 15.1:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary School Natrona County School District #1 | PK–05 | 433 | 14:1 | |
| Manor Heights Elementary Natrona County School District #1 | KG–05 | 299 | 9.8:1 | |
| Oregon Trail Elementary Natrona County School District #1 | KG–05 | 272 | 14.7:1 | |
| Paradise Valley Elementary Natrona County School District #1 | KG–05 | 359 | 13.3:1 | |
| Park Elementary Natrona County School District #1 | KG–05 | 344 | 15.3:1 | |
| Pineview Elementary Natrona County School District #1 | PK–05 | 258 | 10.8:1 | |
| Poison Spider Elementary Natrona County School District #1 | KG–08 | 190 | 13.6:1 | |
| Sagewood Elementary Natrona County School District #1 | PK–05 | 340 | 15.1:1 | |
| Southridge Elementary Natrona County School District #1 | KG–05 | 322 | 14.6:1 | |
| Summit Elementary School Natrona County School District #1 | KG–05 | 437 | 16.1:1 | |
| Verda James Elementary Natrona County School District #1 | KG–05 | 448 | 15.7:1 | |
| Woods Learning Center Natrona County School District #1 | KG–08 | 170 | 12.1:1 |
Middle schools in Casper
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C Y Middle School Natrona County School District #1 | 06–08 | 766 | 14.2:1 | |
| Casper Classical Academy Natrona County School District #1 | 06–09 | 516 | 13.2:1 | |
| Centennial Middle School Natrona County School District #1 | 06–08 | 755 | 14.7:1 | |
| Dean Morgan Middle School Natrona County School District #1 | 06–08 | 613 | 13.2:1 |
High schools in Casper
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Walsh High School Natrona County School District #1 | 09–12 | 2,002 | 15.7:1 | |
| Natrona County High School Natrona County School District #1 | 09–12 | 1,703 | 15.7:1 | |
| Roosevelt High School Natrona County School District #1 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 206 | 11.3:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Casper
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Behavioral Institute Wyoming Behavioral Institute - Administration Office · Alternative School | KG–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.3%
- Hispanic15.3%
- Black1%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 24 Casper schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (11,945 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Casper
How many public schools are in Casper, WY?
The current NCES directory lists 25 open public schools with a location address in Casper: 17 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 11,945 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Casper?
Schools with an address in Casper belong to 2 education agencies, led by Natrona County School District #1 (24 schools), Wyoming Behavioral Institute - Administration Office (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Casper?
Kelly Walsh High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Casper, with 2,002 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Casper?
No school with an address in Casper is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Wyoming.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Casper schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Casper public schools is 13.6:1, higher than the Wyoming school median of 10.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Casper guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Wyoming cities