- Enrollment
- 2,002
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Casper, WY
C Y Middle School
Federal NCES profile for C Y Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560451000232
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C Y Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Wyoming schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Wyoming.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Casper · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 19.5%
- free-lunch eligible
C Y Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C Y Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Casper, WY.
School address
District: Natrona County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560451000232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
C Y Middle School held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.7 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 560451000232 · Casper, WY Middle · MID · TRAD
766 enr · 14.7:1 · 19.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelly Walsh High School (2,002 students)
C Y Middle School held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.7 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
C Y Middle School 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
- This school 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
- Casper Classic 516
Casper Classical Academy
516 students
What this shows C Y Middle School reports 766 students on the CCD universe file.
How C Y Middle School compares
C Y Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 29% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.5% | ▼ 29% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 766 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
766
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 87% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 766 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
157
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, C Y Middle School is less mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 C Y Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Walsh High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Natrona County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dean Morgan Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Casper Classical Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C Y Middle School'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
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools in Casper
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~766 students)
Frequently asked questions about C Y Middle School
How many students attend C Y Middle School?
C Y Middle School has 766 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Casper, WY. CCD year-over-year: 795 (2022-23) → 776 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at C Y Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at C Y Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 29% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C Y Middle School?
19.5% of students at C Y Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C Y Middle School?
The largest demographic group at C Y Middle School is White at 82.9% of enrollment, in Casper, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C Y Middle School?
C Y Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 C Y Middle School rank among middle schools in Casper?
By Resource Investment Index, C Y Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Casper on the city page.
What other schools are in Natrona County School District #1?
Besides C Y Middle School, Natrona County School District #1 also operates Kelly Walsh High School (2,002 students), Natrona County High School (1,703 students), and Centennial Middle School (755 students). See the Natrona County School District #1 district page for the complete list.