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Elementary· 27 schools in district

Bar Nunn Elementary

2050 Siebke Drive, Casper, WY 82601Natrona County School District #1 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
338
Students
Total enrolled
$17,459
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 22% vs nat'l
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 9% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 338 students in grades PK–05 in Casper, Wyoming.
22% above average funding
District spends $17,459 per pupil, 22% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Bar Nunn Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Casper, Wyoming, serving grades PK–05 with 338 students. The district invests $17,459 per student — 22% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Bar Nunn Elementary

338
Total Students
14.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
50%
Free Lunch
24
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution172 male · 166 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility50%
National avg 52% · 170 students
Student Composition
77%
14%
Asian1%
White77%
Hispanic / Latino14%
Multiracial6%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 560451000445

Academic Outcomes at Bar Nunn Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 69th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 82601

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,459Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,459
State avg
$24,788
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,682
Student Support$3,317
Administration$2,095
Operations$2,619
Other$1,746
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,459 spent per student, an estimated $7,735 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
64%
21%
State government
64.3%
Local (property tax)
20.6%
Federal programs
15.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,459/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Lincoln Elementary SchoolVerda James ElementarySummit Elementary SchoolFt. Caspar Academy
+14 more
↓
Middle
Centennial Middle SchoolC Y Middle SchoolDean Morgan Middle SchoolCasper Classical Academy
↓
High School
Kelly Walsh High SchoolNatrona County High SchoolRoosevelt High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyNatrona County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNatrona County School District #1 →
Phone: (307)253-4000
NCES ID: 560451000445
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Casper seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Natrona County School District #1
High
Kelly Walsh High School
2,051 students · 09–12
29% FRL
High
Natrona County High School
1,794 students · 09–12
● 47 opp30% FRL
Mid
Centennial Middle School
796 students · 06–08
31% FRL
Mid
C Y Middle School
795 students · 06–08
28% FRL
Mid
Dean Morgan Middle School
711 students · 06–08
● 47 opp56% FRL
Mid
Casper Classical Academy
466 students · 06–09
● 47 opp41% FRL
Elem
Lincoln Elementary School
459 students · PK–05
● 47 opp67% FRL
Elem
Verda James Elementary
444 students · KG–05
23% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2050 Siebke Drive, Casper, WY 82601
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.