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Hot Springs County School District #1

Wyoming · Public School District
3
Schools
642
Students
$23,951
Per-Pupil Spend
+67% nat'l
38.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-14pp vs nat'l
74.5%
Graduation Rate
-12.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Hot Springs County School District #1 is a public school district in Wyoming serving 642 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 74.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,951 is above average for a US public school district. 38% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Ralph Witters ElementaryPK–04242
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Thermopolis Middle School05–08197
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Hot Springs County High School09–12203
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,951+67% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
31%
State
54.4%
Local (property tax)
30.8%
Federal
14.8%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (31%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
642
Students
38%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate74.5%
Opportunity Score52/100
StateWyoming →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $23,951 per pupil — 67% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 74.5%, graduation is 12.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hot Springs County School District #1?
Hot Springs County School District #1 has 3 public schools, serving a total of 642 students.
What is the graduation rate for Hot Springs County School District #1?
The graduation rate is 74.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Hot Springs County School District #1 spend per student?
Hot Springs County School District #1 spends $23,951 per pupil — 67% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Hot Springs County School District #1?
38% of students in Hot Springs County School District #1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Hot Springs County School District #1?
No, Hot Springs County School District #1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Hot Springs County School District #1 serve?
Hot Springs County School District #1 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Hot Springs County School District #1?
The median opportunity score across schools in Hot Springs County School District #1 is 52/100. 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.