- Enrollment
- 2,002
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Casper, WY
Casper Classical Academy
Federal NCES profile for Casper Classical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 560451000183
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Casper Classical Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Wyoming schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Casper · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Casper Classical Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Casper Classical Academy ranks #5 of 7 schools in Casper, WY.
School address
District: Natrona County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560451000183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Casper Classical Academy grew from 466 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 560451000183 · Casper, WY Other · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 16.6:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelly Walsh High School (2,002 students)
Casper Classical Academy grew from 466 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Casper Classical Academy 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 516
Casper Classical Academy
516 students
What this shows Casper Classical Academy reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Casper Classical Academy compares
Casper Classical Academy is a growing 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 46% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▲ 18% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 96% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.7%
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 516 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 68.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Casper Classical Academy is more 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 Casper Classical Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Walsh High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Natrona County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C Y Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dean Morgan Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Casper Classical Academy'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.
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
Bar Nunn Elementary
Standard public school
227 students 9.5:1 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 (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about Casper Classical Academy
How many students attend Casper Classical Academy?
Casper Classical Academy has 516 students enrolled. It is a public school in Casper, WY. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Casper Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Casper Classical Academy is 16.6:1, which is 46% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Casper Classical Academy?
32.4% of students at Casper Classical Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Casper Classical Academy?
The largest demographic group at Casper Classical Academy is White at 68.2% of enrollment, in Casper, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Casper Classical Academy?
Casper Classical Academy 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 Casper Classical Academy rank among schools in Casper?
By Resource Investment Index, Casper Classical Academy 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 Casper Classical Academy, 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.