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Niobrara County School District #1

Wyoming · Public School District
4
Schools
842
Students
$19,804
Per-Pupil Spend
+38% nat'l
34.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-18pp vs nat'l
57.0%
Graduation Rate
-29.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Niobrara County School District #1 is a public school district in Wyoming serving 842 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 57.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,804 is above average for a US public school district. 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 56/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lance Creek ElementaryKG–067
Lusk ElementaryPK–05302
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lusk Middle School06–08234
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Niobrara County High School09–12299
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,804+38% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
73%
23%
State
72.7%
Local (property tax)
23.4%
Federal
3.8%

State funding accounts for 73% 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
4
Schools
842
Students
34%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate57.0%
Opportunity Score56/100
StateWyoming →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,804 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 57.0%, graduation is 29.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Niobrara County School District #1?
Niobrara County School District #1 has 4 public schools, serving a total of 842 students.
What is the graduation rate for Niobrara County School District #1?
The graduation rate is 57.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Niobrara County School District #1 spend per student?
Niobrara County School District #1 spends $19,804 per pupil — 38% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Niobrara County School District #1?
34% of students in Niobrara County School District #1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Niobrara County School District #1?
No, Niobrara County School District #1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Niobrara County School District #1 serve?
Niobrara County School District #1 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Niobrara County School District #1?
The median opportunity score across schools in Niobrara County School District #1 is 56/100. 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.