Natrona County School District #1 serves 11,594 students across 27 schools in Natrona County, Wyoming, with a teaching staff of 878.2 full-time equivalent teachers. The district operates in a city locale and maintains a moderate-sized enrollment relative to other Wyoming districts.
Academic performance metrics indicate performance below state averages across key indicators. Math proficiency stands at 46.1% compared to the state average of 50.3%, while reading proficiency measures 53.3% against a state average of 54.9%. The graduation rate of 77.7% falls notably below Wyoming's state average of 85.5%, a gap of 7.8 percentage points.
The student population reflects significant demographic considerations. Approximately 46.9% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, indicating substantial economic need within the district. The English learner population comprises 2.2% of enrollment, while 19.1% of students receive special education services, suggesting considerable support service demands.
These combined factors indicate a district serving a population with notable economic challenges and elevated special education identification rates. The academic performance gaps relative to state averages, coupled with the lower graduation rate, suggest areas where the district faces particular instructional and achievement challenges. Understanding these baseline metrics provides context for evaluating district initiatives and resource allocation decisions.
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Total Students
11,594
Schools
27
Graduation Rate
77.7%
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
46.1%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Based on Wyoming Accountability in Education Act indicators including achievement, growth, and graduation rates
This district has schools identified for Comprehensive Support and Improvement under ESSA.
Percentage of students scoring Proficient or Advanced on the Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress (grades 3-10)
Average ACT scores for all 11th graders (Wyoming requires all juniors to take the ACT)
Composite
18.5
Near state average
English
17.6
Grammar & rhetoric
Math
18.1
Pre-algebra to trig
Reading
19.3
Comprehension
Science
18.6
Scientific reasoning
ELA Proficiency
53.3%
Near state average
Math Proficiency
46.1%
4.2% below state avg
Science Proficiency
50.2%
5.2% above state avg
Graduation Rate
77.7%
7.8% below state avg
Wyoming uses the WAEA (Wyoming Accountability in Education Act) to evaluate schools and districts. Schools are classified into one of four performance levels: Exceeding Expectations, Meeting Expectations, Partially Meeting Expectations, or Not Meeting Expectations based on WY-TOPP assessment scores, student growth, and graduation rates.