How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Niobrara County School District #1 | Platte County School District #1 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lusk, Wyoming | Wheatland, Wyoming |
| Total Enrollment | 842 | 913 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Niobrara County School District #1 | Platte County School District #1 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,665 | $21,319 |
| Federal Revenue | 3.8% | 12.9% |
| State Revenue | 72.7% | 58.5% |
| Local Revenue | 23.4% | 28.5% |
Niobrara County School District #1
Federal State Local
Platte County School District #1
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Niobrara County School District #1 | Platte County School District #1 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.3% | 81.5% |
| African American | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% | 14.4% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 21.8% | 33.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Niobrara County School District #1 | Platte County School District #1 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 1 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 302:1 | 208.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.5% | 34.5% |
School Types
Niobrara County School District #1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Platte County School District #1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.