- Enrollment
- 2,002
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-95 students YoY
Dean Morgan Middle School shrank from 711 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (-13.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 49.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-95 students YoY 560451000233 · Casper, WY Middle · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 11.8:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelly Walsh High School (2,002 students)
Dean Morgan Middle School shrank from 711 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (-13.4%). Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 49.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Dean Morgan Middle School 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
- This school 613
Dean Morgan Middle School
613 students
- Casper Classic 516
Casper Classical Academy
516 students
What this shows Dean Morgan Middle School reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dean Morgan Middle School compares
Dean Morgan Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,870
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~613 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 711 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), down 95.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.