Enrollment
613
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 560451000233
Dean Morgan Middle School — Casper, WY
Federal NCES profile for Dean Morgan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Natrona County School District #1 · Wyoming
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.7:1 Wyoming avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.1%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dean Morgan Middle School compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dean Morgan Middle School reports 613 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 52.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% above the Wyoming state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 45.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 65% above the Wyoming average and 13% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 307 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 64.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Natrona County School District #1 spends $17,459 per pupil district-wide, below the Wyoming average of $24,788 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 20.6% from local sources (property taxes), 64.3% from the state, and 15.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dean Morgan Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wyoming state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▲ 65% | 27.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 93% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 65% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
— 17% above state mean
Top 75% in Wyoming — lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
64.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,459
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wyoming avg of $24,788
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 307 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
198
in-school suspensions + 153 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 613 Top 93% in Wyoming — larger than 7% of 351 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 52.0
Students per teacher 13.7:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 45.1% +65% vs state
NCES ID 560451000233
Student demographics
White 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 307:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 64.8%
In-school suspensions 198
Out-of-school suspensions 153
Expulsions 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Natrona County School District #1, which includes Dean Morgan Middle School.
$17,459
Per student
-30%
vs Wyoming
Avg $24,788
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,002
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Dean Morgan Middle School
How many students attend Dean Morgan Middle School?
Dean Morgan Middle School has 613 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Casper, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dean Morgan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dean Morgan Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 17% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.7:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dean Morgan Middle School?
45.1% of students at Dean Morgan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dean Morgan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dean Morgan Middle School is White at 70.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Casper, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dean Morgan Middle School?
Dean Morgan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.