- Enrollment
- 2,002
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Casper, WY
Sagewood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sagewood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 560451000444
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sagewood Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Wyoming schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Casper · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sagewood Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sagewood Elementary ranks #7 of 7 schools in Casper, WY.
School address
District: Natrona County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560451000444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Sagewood Elementary held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.6 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 560451000444 · Casper, WY Other · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 16.2:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelly Walsh High School (2,002 students)
Sagewood Elementary held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.6 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Sagewood 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 340
Sagewood Elementary
340 students
What this shows Sagewood Elementary reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sagewood Elementary compares
Sagewood 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 42% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▲ 14% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.9%
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
9
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Sagewood 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 Sagewood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Walsh High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Natrona County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C Y Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dean Morgan Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sagewood 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 other schools in Casper
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Casper Classical Academy
Standard public school
516 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
433 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Journey Elementary
Standard public school
348 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Cottonwood Elementary
Standard public school
347 students 12:1 students per teacher
Pineview Elementary
Standard public school
258 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Bar Nunn Elementary
Standard public school
227 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sagewood Elementary
How many students attend Sagewood Elementary?
Sagewood Elementary has 340 students enrolled. It is a public school in Casper, WY. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sagewood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sagewood Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 42% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sagewood Elementary?
31.1% of students at Sagewood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sagewood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sagewood Elementary is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Casper, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sagewood Elementary?
Sagewood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Sagewood Elementary rank among schools in Casper?
By Resource Investment Index, Sagewood Elementary ranks #7 of 7 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 schools in Casper on the city page.
What other schools are in Natrona County School District #1?
Besides Sagewood 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.