- Enrollment
- 2,002
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Casper, WY
Bar Nunn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bar Nunn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 560451000445
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bar Nunn Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Wyoming schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Casper · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Wyoming
- 37.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bar Nunn Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bar Nunn Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Casper, WY.
School address
District: Natrona County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560451000445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Bar Nunn Elementary shrank from 338 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (-14.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 560451000445 · Casper, WY Other · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 9.5:1 · 37.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelly Walsh High School (2,002 students)
Bar Nunn Elementary shrank from 338 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (-14.5%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Bar Nunn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kelly Walsh Hi
Kelly Walsh High School
2,002 students
- Natrona County
Natrona County High School
1,703 students
- C Y Middle Sch 766
C Y Middle School
766 students
- Centennial Mid 755
Centennial Middle School
755 students
- Dean Morgan Mi 613
Dean Morgan Middle School
613 students
- This school 227
Bar Nunn Elementary
227 students
What this shows Bar Nunn Elementary reports 227 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bar Nunn Elementary compares
Bar Nunn Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.3% | ▲ 36% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,870
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Bar Nunn Elementary is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
District finance for Natrona County School District #1 reports $16,870 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bar Nunn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Walsh High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natrona County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C Y Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dean Morgan Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bar Nunn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Casper
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Casper Classical Academy
Standard public school
516 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
433 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Journey Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Cottonwood Elementary
Standard public school
347 students 12:1 students per teacher
Sagewood Elementary
Standard public school
340 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Pineview Elementary
Standard public school
258 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bar Nunn Elementary
How many students attend Bar Nunn Elementary?
Bar Nunn Elementary has 227 students enrolled. It is a public school in Casper, WY. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bar Nunn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bar Nunn Elementary is 9.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bar Nunn Elementary?
37.3% of students at Bar Nunn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bar Nunn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bar Nunn Elementary is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Casper, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bar Nunn Elementary?
Bar Nunn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bar Nunn Elementary rank among schools in Casper?
By Resource Investment Index, Bar Nunn Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Casper, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Casper on the city page.
What other schools are in Natrona County School District #1?
Besides Bar Nunn Elementary, Natrona County School District #1 also operates Kelly Walsh High School (2,002 students), Natrona County High School (1,703 students), and C Y Middle School (766 students). See the Natrona County School District #1 district page for the complete list.