At a glance
Reported students
437
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.07
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wyoming elementary enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 184 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
345.5
Summit Elementary School: 437 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
16.1:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 442
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.8:1
What the reported data says about Summit Elementary School
Summit Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Casper. It is one of 26 current school records connected to Natrona County School District #1. NCES reports 437 students for 2024–25.
Among 184 elementary schools in Wyoming with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 227 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, above the Wyoming median of 10.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (86.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 12.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Summit Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.07 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 12.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.5%
- Hispanic8.7%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Natrona County School District #1
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
433 reported students
Verda James Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
448 reported students
Paradise Valley Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
359 reported students
Ft. Caspar Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
356 reported students
Journey Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
348 reported students
Cottonwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
347 reported students
Public schools near Summit Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Heights Elementary Elementary · Natrona County School District #1 | KG–05 | 299 | 0.9 mi |
| Verda James Elementary Elementary · Natrona County School District #1 | KG–05 | 448 | 1 mi |
| Woods Learning Center Elementary · Natrona County School District #1 | KG–08 | 170 | 1.2 mi |
| Pineview Elementary Elementary · Natrona County School District #1 | PK–05 | 258 | 1.4 mi |
| Sagewood Elementary Elementary · Natrona County School District #1 | PK–05 | 340 | 1.8 mi |
| Evansville Elementary Elementary · Natrona County School District #1 | PK–05 | 277 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Summit Elementary School
What grades does Summit Elementary School serve?
Summit Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Natrona County School District #1.
How many students attend Summit Elementary School?
Summit Elementary School reported 437 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 184 Wyoming elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 442 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Summit Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 437 students and 27.07 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wyoming median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Summit Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Summit Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Natrona County School District #1 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Summit Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
23.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Summit Elementary School in?
Summit Elementary School is part of Natrona County School District #1, based in Casper, WY, which operates 26 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Summit Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Manor Heights Elementary (0.9 mi), Verda James Elementary (1 mi), Woods Learning Center (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.