Total enrollment
12,650
-658 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
Natrona County
Wyoming · Public K-12
Natrona County, Wyoming reports 29 public K-12 schools to NCES, set against a county population of about 79,977, with a mix of 20 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high.
7-year change in Natrona County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
28
-6 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 81%
% Hispanic
15%
was 13%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
29
3 districts
Enrollment
12,650
NCES CCD
Median income
$72,156
Below Wyoming avg
Free/reduced lunch
45.7%
Above Wyoming avg
Elementary
20
5,962 students
Middle
4
2,650 students
High
3
3,911 students
Combined / other
2
127 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Natrona County School District #1
12,352 students · 3 districts in Natrona County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Natrona County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
27.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.1%
civilian labor
Median age
38
23.6% under 18
Test scores in Natrona County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 25 schools ranked. Wyoming state average: 56.2%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Summit Elementary School· 68.1%
- C Y Middle School· 67.0%
- Verda James Elementary· 66.0%
- Ft. Caspar Academy· 65.3%
- Paradise Valley Elementary· 64.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Woods Learning Center· 35.8%
- Dean Morgan Middle School· 36.1%
- Midwest School· 38.2%
- Lincoln Elementary School· 40.5%
- Journey Elementary· 43.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Walsh High School | Casper | High | 09-12 | 2,002 | · |
| Natrona County High School | Casper | High | 09-12 | 1,703 | · |
| C Y Middle School | Casper | Middle | 06-08 | 766 | · |
| Centennial Middle School | Casper | Middle | 06-08 | 755 | · |
| Dean Morgan Middle School | Casper | Middle | 06-08 | 613 | · |
| Casper Classical Academy | Casper | Middle | 06-09 | 516 | · |
| Verda James Elementary | Casper | Elementary | KG-05 | 448 | · |
| Summit Elementary School | Casper | Elementary | KG-05 | 437 | · |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Casper | Elementary | PK-05 | 433 | · |
| Paradise Valley Elementary | Casper | Elementary | KG-05 | 359 | · |
| Ft. Caspar Academy | Casper | Elementary | KG-05 | 356 | · |
| Journey Elementary | Casper | Elementary | PK-05 | 348 | · |
| Cottonwood Elementary | Casper | Elementary | PK-05 | 347 | · |
| Park Elementary | Casper | Elementary | KG-05 | 344 | · |
| Sagewood Elementary | Casper | Elementary | PK-05 | 340 | · |
| Southridge Elementary | Casper | Elementary | KG-05 | 322 | · |
| Manor Heights Elementary | Casper | Elementary | KG-05 | 299 | · |
| Wyoming Classical Academy | Mills | Elementary | KG-07 | 298 | · |
| Evansville Elementary | Evansville | Elementary | PK-05 | 277 | · |
| Oregon Trail Elementary | Casper | Elementary | KG-05 | 272 | · |
| Pineview Elementary | Casper | Elementary | PK-05 | 258 | · |
| Crest Hill Elementary | Casper | Elementary | KG-05 | 234 | · |
| Bar Nunn Elementary | Casper | Elementary | PK-05 | 227 | · |
| Roosevelt High School | Casper | High | 09-12 | 206 | · |
| Poison Spider Elementary | Casper | Elementary | KG-08 | 190 | · |
| Woods Learning Center | Casper | Elementary | KG-08 | 170 | · |
| Midwest School | Midwest | Combined | PK-12 | 127 | · |
| Red Creek Elementary | Casper | Elementary | KG-05 | 3 | · |
| Wyoming Behavioral Institute | Casper | Combined | KG-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Natrona County
About Natrona County
Across the mid-sized Wyoming county of Natrona County of about 79,977 residents, the public-school footprint covers 29 schools and about 12,650 students.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $72,156, about 28% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 7%.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Natrona County consists of 20 elementary schools (5,962 students), 4 middle schools (2,650), 3 high schools (3,911), and 2 combined or other schools.
Natrona County School District #1 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 12,352 students across Natrona County.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 12,650 students, decreased 5% from the 13,308 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Natrona County closed 6 schools, going from 34 to 28. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 81% to 77%.
On this page, the community for Natrona County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
Natrona County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data