Ft. Caspar Academy

Ft. Caspar Academy is a sizable elementary school in Casper, Wyoming, operated by Natrona County School District #1. The school teaches 356 students in grades K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 216 students per school, that is 65% larger than typical.

Within Natrona County School District #1, which oversees 27 schools and 12,352 students, Ft. Caspar Academy is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, Ft. Caspar Academy shows that 74% of the student body identifies as White. Beyond that, the school reports 19% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 3% Black. By comparison, Natrona County as a whole is about 89% White, so the school skews noticeably less White than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school employs 28 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.7:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 10.6:1 average. An estimated 41% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

With demographic context factored in, Ft. Caspar Academy tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 56.6% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 64.7%.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Natrona County put median household earnings sit near $72,156, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 7%. Ft. Caspar Academy is one of 29 public schools in Natrona County (combined enrollment of about 12,650 students).

Roosevelt High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.7 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Ft. Caspar Academy at 2nd of 7; the average score across the group is 57.3%.

Ft. Caspar Academy operates from an urban location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Ft. Caspar Academy has decreased 15%, going from 418 students in 2018 to 356 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 7% to 19% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 14.6:1 in 2018 to 12.7:1 today.

On the community side, members of the Ft. Caspar Academy community share and discuss sports schedules, lunch menu changes, and school spirit week. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.