- Enrollment
- 2,002
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Casper, WY
Paradise Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Paradise Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560451000250
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paradise Valley Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Wyoming schools.
- #7 of 12
- elementary schools in Casper · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Paradise Valley Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Valley Elementary ranks #7 of 12 elementary schools in Casper, WY.
School address
District: Natrona County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560451000250 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Paradise Valley Elementary held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 560451000250 · Casper, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 14.4:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelly Walsh High School (2,002 students)
Paradise Valley Elementary held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Paradise Valley 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 359
Paradise Valley Elementary
359 students
What this shows Paradise Valley Elementary reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paradise Valley Elementary compares
Paradise Valley 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 20% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 84% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.2%
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Paradise Valley Elementary is about as mixed as 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 Paradise Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Walsh High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Paradise Valley 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
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
Manor Heights Elementary
Standard public school
299 students 9.6:1 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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paradise Valley Elementary
How many students attend Paradise Valley Elementary?
Paradise Valley Elementary has 359 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Casper, WY. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradise Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Paradise Valley Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 26% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paradise Valley Elementary?
22.0% of students at Paradise Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paradise Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Paradise Valley Elementary is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Casper, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paradise Valley Elementary?
Paradise Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Paradise Valley Elementary rank among elementary schools in Casper?
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Valley Elementary ranks #7 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 Paradise Valley 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.