District overview
At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
12,352
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Open schools
26
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$16,870
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$10,845
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
District interpretation
What the numbers say about Natrona County School District #1
Natrona County School District #1 operates 26 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Casper, Wyoming. NCES reports 12,352 students and 884.04 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
By reported enrollment, the district ranks 2 of 62 Wyoming districts with data. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $16,870 in current expenditure per pupil and $10,845 per pupil assigned to instruction. This places reported current spending 45 of 48 districts in Wyoming. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and district responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Student context
Needs schools plan for
- English learners
- 1.6%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 16.2%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 884.04
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $222,564,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Natrona County School District #1 location
Casper, Wyoming · 42.8605, -106.3402. This is the NCES EDGE district-office point, not an attendance boundary.
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.2%
- Hispanic15.5%
- Black1%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Interactive campus directory
Explore schools in Natrona County School District #1
26 current directory entries
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Showing 26 of 26 schools
| School | Level | Grades | Students | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Nunn Elementary | Elementary | PK–05 | 227 | 12.3:1 |
| C Y Middle School | Middle | 06–08 | 766 | 14.2:1 |
| Casper Classical Academy | Middle | 06–09 | 516 | 13.2:1 |
| Centennial Middle School | Middle | 06–08 | 755 | 14.7:1 |
| Cottonwood Elementary | Elementary | PK–05 | 347 | 12:1 |
| Crest Hill Elementary | Elementary | KG–05 | 234 | 13:1 |
| Dean Morgan Middle School | Middle | 06–08 | 613 | 13.2:1 |
| Evansville Elementary | Elementary | PK–05 | 277 | 11.1:1 |
| Ft. Caspar Academy | Elementary | KG–05 | 356 | 12.7:1 |
| Journey Elementary | Elementary | PK–05 | 348 | 15.1:1 |
| Kelly Walsh High School | High | 09–12 | 2,002 | 15.7:1 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Elementary | PK–05 | 433 | 14:1 |
| Manor Heights Elementary | Elementary | KG–05 | 299 | 9.8:1 |
| Midwest School | Other | PK–12 | 127 | 8.5:1 |
| Natrona County High School | High | 09–12 | 1,703 | 15.7:1 |
| Oregon Trail Elementary | Elementary | KG–05 | 272 | 14.7:1 |
| Paradise Valley Elementary | Elementary | KG–05 | 359 | 13.3:1 |
| Park Elementary | Elementary | KG–05 | 344 | 15.3:1 |
| Pineview Elementary | Elementary | PK–05 | 258 | 10.8:1 |
| Poison Spider Elementary | Elementary | KG–08 | 190 | 13.6:1 |
| Roosevelt High School | High | 09–12 | 206 | 11.3:1 |
| Sagewood Elementary | Elementary | PK–05 | 340 | 15.1:1 |
| Southridge Elementary | Elementary | KG–05 | 322 | 14.6:1 |
| Summit Elementary School | Elementary | KG–05 | 437 | 16.1:1 |
| Verda James Elementary | Elementary | KG–05 | 448 | 15.7:1 |
| Woods Learning Center | Elementary | KG–08 | 170 | 12.1:1 |