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7 schools in Park County School District # 1

Wyoming · 1,778 students · 1 city

In Wyoming's Park County School District # 1, public K-12 schools total 7 and serve approximately 1,778 students (an average of 254 per school).

4-year change in Park County School District # 1

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,778
-19 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Park County School District # 1 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn WyomingIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
65.0%#5 of 30N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,778#13 of 36#4,842 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
7#16 of 36N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.6:1#26 of 35#2,696 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
46.3%#6 of 33#4,719 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
31.1%#16 of 24#4,730 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 Park County School District # 1

State test results across the district's 5 scored schools run from Westside Elementary at 74.0% proficient to Powell High School at 60.0%, a gap of 14.0 points. That is the 18th widest gap among 21 Wyoming districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 7 district schools that reported both years went from 1,837 to 1,778 students (down 3%) and from 132 to 142 full-time teachers (up 8%), 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.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Powell High SchoolPowellHigh09-12573
Powell Middle SchoolPowellMiddle06-08387
Westside ElementaryPowellElementaryKG-05296
Southside ElementaryPowellElementaryKG-05287
Parkside ElementaryPowellElementaryKG-05202
Shoshone Learning CenterPowellHigh09-1219
Clark ElementaryPowellElementaryKG-0514

About Park County School District # 1

Park County School District # 1 is a middle-population public-school district in Wyoming. The district operates 7 schools and teaches approximately 1,778 students.

On the school-mix side, Park County School District # 1 covers 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Park County School District # 1 has remained close to its prior level since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,797 students to 1,778.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Park County School District # 1 discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Park County School District # 1 run?
Park County School District # 1 has 7 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,778 students in Wyoming.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Park County School District # 1?
Park County School District # 1 includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
What is the largest school in Park County School District # 1?
Powell High School is the largest public school in Park County School District # 1 by enrollment, with approximately 573 students.
What grade levels does Park County School District # 1 serve?
Park County School District # 1 serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 7 schools.