- Enrollment
- 2,002
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Casper, WY
Poison Spider Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Poison Spider Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560451000253
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poison Spider Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Wyoming schools.
- #11 of 12
- elementary schools in Casper · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Poison Spider Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poison Spider Elementary ranks #11 of 12 elementary schools in Casper, WY.
School address
District: Natrona County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560451000253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Poison Spider Elementary held near 187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 560451000253 · Casper, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
190 enr · 13.6:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelly Walsh High School (2,002 students)
Poison Spider Elementary held near 187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Poison Spider 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 190
Poison Spider Elementary
190 students
What this shows Poison Spider Elementary reports 190 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poison Spider Elementary compares
Poison Spider 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▲ 33% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 54% | - | - |
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.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
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
39.5%
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, Poison Spider 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 Poison Spider 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| C Y Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dean Morgan Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poison Spider 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 (~190 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poison Spider Elementary
How many students attend Poison Spider Elementary?
Poison Spider Elementary has 190 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Casper, WY. CCD year-over-year: 189 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poison Spider Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Poison Spider 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 Poison Spider Elementary?
36.5% of students at Poison Spider Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poison Spider Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Poison Spider Elementary is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Casper, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poison Spider Elementary?
Poison Spider Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Poison Spider Elementary rank among elementary schools in Casper?
By Resource Investment Index, Poison Spider Elementary ranks #11 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 Poison Spider 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.