How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Niobrara County School District #1 | Weston County School District #1 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lusk, Wyoming | Newcastle, Wyoming |
| Total Enrollment | 842 | 778 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Niobrara County School District #1 | Weston County School District #1 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,665 | $21,301 |
| Federal Revenue | 3.8% | 16.7% |
| State Revenue | 72.7% | 56.2% |
| Local Revenue | 23.4% | 27.1% |
Niobrara County School District #1
Federal State Local
Weston 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 | Weston County School District #1 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.3% | 85.8% |
| African American | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% | 9.8% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 21.8% | 29.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Niobrara County School District #1 | Weston County School District #1 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 302:1 | 164.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.5% | 31.7% |
School Types
Niobrara County School District #1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Weston County School District #1
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.