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Fremont County School District #21

Wyoming · Public School District
3
Schools
396
Students
$47,014
Per-Pupil Spend
+228% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
49.5%
Graduation Rate
-37.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Fremont County School District #21 is a public school district in Wyoming serving 396 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 49.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $47,014 is above average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Ft. Washakie ElementaryPK–06250
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Ft. Washakie Middle School07–0862
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Ft. Washakie High School09–1284
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$47,014+228% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
State
56.2%
Local (property tax)
3.9%
Federal
39.9%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
396
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$47K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate49.5%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateWyoming →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $47,014 per pupil — 228% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 49.5%, graduation is 37.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
40% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fremont County School District #21?
Fremont County School District #21 has 3 public schools, serving a total of 396 students.
What is the graduation rate for Fremont County School District #21?
The graduation rate is 49.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Fremont County School District #21 spend per student?
Fremont County School District #21 spends $47,014 per pupil — 228% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Fremont County School District #21?
100% of students in Fremont County School District #21 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Fremont County School District #21?
No, Fremont County School District #21 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Fremont County School District #21 serve?
Fremont County School District #21 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Fremont County School District #21?
The median opportunity score across schools in Fremont County School District #21 is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.