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Niobrara County

Wyoming · Public K-12

4 public schools serving approximately 842 students, in a county of 2,368 residents.

Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
842
NCES CCD
Median income
$64,113
Below Wyoming avg
Free/reduced lunch
33.3%
Above Wyoming avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Niobrara County School District #1
842 students · 1 district in Niobrara County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Niobrara 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
White
92%
Hispanic
6%
Black
4%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
81%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
n/r
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.5%
civilian labor
Median age
55
10.5% under 18

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Lusk ElementaryLuskElementaryPK-05302·
Niobrara County High SchoolLuskHigh09-12299·
Lusk Middle SchoolLuskMiddle06-08234·
Lance Creek ElementaryLance CreekElementaryKG-067·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Niobrara County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Niobrara County, Wyoming, with a combined enrollment of about 842.
How many high schools are in Niobrara County?
Niobrara County, Wyoming has 1 public high schools, along with 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Niobrara County?
Niobrara County School District #1 is the largest school district in Niobrara County, serving approximately 842 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Niobrara County?
Niobrara County has roughly 2,368 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Niobrara County?
Median household income in Niobrara County is $64,113, below the Wyoming average of $75,412. About 11.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Niobrara County?
Approximately 19.4% of adults 25 and older in Niobrara County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Niobrara County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 33.3% of students in Niobrara County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Wyoming county average of 31.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Niobrara County schools?
Across Niobrara County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Niobrara County?
Niobrara County residents are approximately 92% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Black, 2% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Niobrara County is owner-occupied?
Niobrara County has about 1,425 housing units, of which roughly 61.8% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data