Enrollment
613
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Casper, WY
Dean Morgan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dean Morgan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 560451000233
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dean Morgan Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Casper · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dean Morgan Middle School has class sizes near the Wyoming median. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dean Morgan Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Casper, WY.
School address
District: Natrona County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560451000233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+4% 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
What stands out at Dean Morgan Middle School
Dean Morgan Middle School is a large middle school in Casper, Wyoming, enrolling 613 students.
At 11.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Wyoming median, within a few percentage points of the 11.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 45.1% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Wyoming average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Wyoming, bigger than 93% of state schools at 613 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.8% 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.
Discipline events run high: 351 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 613 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Casper's middle schools, it stands alongside C Y Middle School (766 students): Dean Morgan Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 14.7:1).
Natrona County School District #1 also operates Kelly Walsh High School (2,002 students) and Natrona County High School (1,703 students) alongside Dean Morgan Middle School.
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 Dean Morgan Middle School compares
Dean Morgan Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▲ 65% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 58% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.8%
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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Dean Morgan Middle School 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 Dean Morgan Middle School.
$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 Dean Morgan Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Walsh High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natrona County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C Y Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Casper Classical Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dean Morgan Middle School'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
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~613 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
Next steps
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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 11.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Casper, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dean Morgan Middle School?
Dean Morgan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Dean Morgan Middle School rank among middle schools in Casper?
By Resource Investment Index, Dean Morgan Middle School ranks #1 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.
Is Dean Morgan Middle School a good school?
Dean Morgan Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wyoming median. 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 Dean Morgan Middle School, 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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