How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cottonwood Elementary | Dean Morgan Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Casper, WY | Casper, WY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 347 | 613 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.3:1 | 13.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.4% | 45.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cottonwood Elementary | Dean Morgan Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,459 | $17,459 |
| District | Natrona County School District #1 | Natrona County School District #1 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cottonwood Elementary | Dean Morgan Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.9% | 70.1% |
| African American | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.1% | 21.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.9% | 6.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cottonwood Elementary | Dean Morgan Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 433.7:1 | 306.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.4% | 64.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 198 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.