- Enrollment
- 2,002
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Casper, WY
Oregon Trail Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Oregon Trail Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560451000420
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oregon Trail Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Wyoming schools.
- #3 of 12
- elementary schools in Casper · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oregon Trail Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oregon Trail Elementary ranks #3 of 12 elementary schools in Casper, WY.
School address
District: Natrona County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560451000420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Oregon Trail Elementary shrank from 288 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 560451000420 · Casper, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 13.6:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelly Walsh High School (2,002 students)
Oregon Trail Elementary shrank from 288 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Oregon Trail 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 272
Oregon Trail Elementary
272 students
What this shows Oregon Trail Elementary reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oregon Trail Elementary compares
Oregon Trail Elementary 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 16% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 78% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
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
18
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Oregon Trail Elementary is less 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 Oregon Trail Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Walsh High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natrona County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C Y Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dean Morgan Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oregon Trail 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 (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oregon Trail Elementary
How many students attend Oregon Trail Elementary?
Oregon Trail Elementary has 272 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Casper, WY. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oregon Trail Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oregon Trail Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oregon Trail Elementary?
22.9% of students at Oregon Trail Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oregon Trail Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Oregon Trail Elementary is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Casper, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oregon Trail Elementary?
Oregon Trail Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Oregon Trail Elementary rank among elementary schools in Casper?
By Resource Investment Index, Oregon Trail Elementary ranks #3 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 Oregon Trail 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.