- Enrollment
- 2,002
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Casper, WY
Manor Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Manor Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560451000245
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manor Heights Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Wyoming schools.
- #12 of 12
- elementary schools in Casper · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Wyoming
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Manor Heights Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manor Heights Elementary ranks #12 of 12 elementary schools in Casper, WY.
School address
District: Natrona County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560451000245 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Manor Heights Elementary held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 560451000245 · Casper, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 9.6:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelly Walsh High School (2,002 students)
Manor Heights Elementary held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Manor Heights Elementary 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
- Dean Morgan Mi 613
Dean Morgan Middle School
613 students
- This school 299
Manor Heights Elementary
299 students
What this shows Manor Heights Elementary reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manor Heights Elementary compares
Manor Heights Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 16% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▲ 30% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.8%
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Manor Heights Elementary is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
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 Manor Heights Elementary 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dean Morgan Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manor Heights Elementary'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
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Casper
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Verda James Elementary
Standard public school
448 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Summit Elementary School
Standard public school
437 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Paradise Valley Elementary
Standard public school
359 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Ft. Caspar Academy
Standard public school
356 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Park Elementary
Standard public school
344 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Southridge Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manor Heights Elementary
How many students attend Manor Heights Elementary?
Manor Heights Elementary has 299 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Casper, WY. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manor Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Manor Heights Elementary is 9.6:1, which is 16% lower than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manor Heights Elementary?
35.6% of students at Manor Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manor Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Manor Heights Elementary is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Casper, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manor Heights Elementary?
Manor Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Manor Heights Elementary rank among elementary schools in Casper?
By Resource Investment Index, Manor Heights Elementary ranks #12 of 12 elementary 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 elementary schools in Casper on the city page.
What other schools are in Natrona County School District #1?
Besides Manor Heights Elementary, 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.