Crook County School District #1

Sundance, Wyoming — 5 schools

1,238
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$20,056
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Crook County School District #1 operates 5 public schools serving 1,238 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Wyoming. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 2 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,203 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Crook County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,056 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 32.3% local, 57.3% state, and 10.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $99,445 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 36/100, ranked #33 of 44 in Wyoming against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 208.8:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 18.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.5% White, 3.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American across the district's schools.

Moorcroft Elementary accounts for 26.4% of all Crook County School District #1 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Crook County School District #1-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Crook County School District #1 student-counselor ratio is 209:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Crook County School District #1 chronic absenteeism rate is 18.4% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Crook County School District #1 is typically wider than the Crook County School District #1-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.4%
Federal
57.3%
State
32.3%
Local

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
33 / 44
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Crook County county, where this district is located.

$734
Studio/mo
$739
1 BR/mo
$963
2 BR/mo
$1,227
3 BR/mo
$1,590
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$99,445
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Crook County School District #1.

White 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Multiracial 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

208.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Crook County School District #1

School Enrollment
Moorcroft Elementary
318
Moorcroft Secondary School
269
Sundance Elementary
250
Sundance Secondary School
198
Hulett School
168

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Crook County School District #1?

Crook County School District #1 has 5 schools, including 2 elementary, 3 other. Total enrollment is 1,238 students.

How much does Crook County School District #1 spend per student?

Crook County School District #1 spends $20,056 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #33 in Wyoming.

What is the average teacher salary in Crook County School District #1?

The average teacher salary in Crook County School District #1 is $99,445 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Crook County School District #1?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Crook County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Crook County School District #1?

Crook County School District #1 students are 94.5% White, 3.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Crook County School District #1?

Crook County School District #1 has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #33 out of 44 districts in Wyoming. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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