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27 schools in Natrona County School District #1

Wyoming · 12,352 students · 3 cities

Natrona County School District #1, Wyoming runs 27 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 12,352 students across 19 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high.

4-year change in Natrona County School District #1

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
12,352
-757 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
27
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Natrona County School District #1 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn WyomingIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
50.8%#24 of 30N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
12,352#2 of 36#710 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
27#2 of 36N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
14.0:1#31 of 35#4,404 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
45.7%#8 of 33#4,807 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
37.8%#9 of 24#4,175 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Natrona County School District #1

State test results across the district's 24 scored schools run from Summit Elementary School at 68.1% proficient to Woods Learning Center at 32.6%, a gap of 35.5 points. That is the 3rd widest gap among 21 Wyoming districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 27 district schools that reported both years went from 12,424 to 12,352 students (down 1%) and from 854 to 884 full-time teachers (up 4%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Natrona County School District #1

Natrona County School District #1 is a high-population public-school district in Wyoming. The district oversees 27 schools and educates approximately 12,352 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, Natrona County School District #1 spans 19 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools, and 1 combined or other.

Per-school enrollment averages around 457 in this district, above the Wyoming typical of 264.

Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 12,352 students, shrank 6% from the 13,109 reported in SY 2020-21.

On allk12, the community for Natrona County School District #1 discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Natrona County School District #1?
Natrona County School District #1 operates 27 public K-12 schools in Wyoming, serving approximately 12,352 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Natrona County School District #1?
Natrona County School District #1 includes 19 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 combined-grade school.
What is the largest school in Natrona County School District #1?
Kelly Walsh High School is the largest public school in Natrona County School District #1 by enrollment, with approximately 2,002 students.
What grade levels does Natrona County School District #1 serve?
Natrona County School District #1 serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 27 schools.
What cities does Natrona County School District #1 serve?
Natrona County School District #1 operates schools in Casper, Evansville, Midwest across Wyoming.