- Enrollment
- 2,002
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Casper, WY
Summit Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Summit Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 560451000451
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Wyoming schools.
- #7 of 12
- elementary schools in Casper · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 8.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Summit Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Elementary School ranks #7 of 12 elementary schools in Casper, WY.
School address
District: Natrona County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560451000451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Summit Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 560451000451 · Casper, WY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 16.2:1 · 8.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelly Walsh High School (2,002 students)
Summit Elementary School held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Summit Elementary School 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 437
Summit Elementary School
437 students
What this shows Summit Elementary School reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Summit Elementary School compares
Summit Elementary School 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 | 8.1% | ▼ 70% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 13% | - | - |
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.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; 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
23.1%
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
17
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Summit Elementary School 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 Summit Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Walsh High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Natrona County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C Y Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dean Morgan Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Summit Elementary School'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
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
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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Summit Elementary School
How many students attend Summit Elementary School?
Summit Elementary School has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Casper, WY. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Elementary School 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 Summit Elementary School?
8.1% of students at Summit Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Summit Elementary School is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Casper, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Elementary School?
Summit Elementary School 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 Summit Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Casper?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Elementary School 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 Summit Elementary School, 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.