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Midwest School

256 Lewis, Midwest, WY 82643Natrona County School District #1 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–12Non-Charter
149
Students
Total enrolled
$17,459
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 22% vs nat'l
10.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 33% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 149 students in grades PK–12 in Midwest, 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

Midwest School is a small other in Midwest, Wyoming, serving grades PK–12 with 149 students. The district invests $17,459 per student — 22% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Midwest School

149
Total Students
10.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
70%
Free Lunch
15
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution83 male · 66 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility70%
National avg 52% · 104 students
Student Composition
81%
16%
White81%
Hispanic / Latino16%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 560451000133

Academic Outcomes at Midwest School

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 82643

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
  • 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • 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
+15 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
LevelOther
GradesPK – 12
Location—
CountyNatrona County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNatrona County School District #1 →
Phone: (307)253-3500
NCES ID: 560451000133
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Midwest seeking a public 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
256 Lewis, Midwest, WY 82643
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.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
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.