Enrollment
516
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.4%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Casper Classical Academy compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
What stands out at Casper Classical Academy
Casper Classical Academy is a large combined-grade school in Casper, Wyoming, enrolling 516 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.6:1 is larger than about 96% of Wyoming schools and 46% above the 11.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 32.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wyoming, bigger than 90% of state schools at 516 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Among 44 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wyoming schools statewide, it ranks #35, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 516 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Natrona County School District #1 spends $16,139 per pupil, 28% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Casper's public schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Elementary School (433 students): Casper Classical Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.6:1 vs 14.4:1).
Natrona County School District #1 also operates Kelly Walsh High School (2,002 students) and Natrona County High School (1,703 students) alongside Casper Classical Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Casper Classical Academy compares
Casper Classical Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,139
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Natrona County School District #1, which includes Casper Classical Academy.
$16,139
Per student
-28%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.6%
State 64.3%
Federal 15.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,002
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wyoming, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~516 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Casper Classical Academy a good school?
Casper Classical Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Wyoming schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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