Ft. Caspar Academy
Tel:
(307)253-3400
- Ft. Caspar Academy serves 418 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Ft. Caspar Academy placed in the top 5% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Ft. Caspar Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Ft. Caspar Academy's student population of 418 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2016) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 418 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Ft. Caspar Academy is ranked within the top 5% of all 319 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ft. Caspar Academy is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WY) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #7 out of 319 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 51% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 4% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 14% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 85% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.38 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 28% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Natrona County School District #1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ft. Caspar Academy is Natrona County High School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is C Y Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Crest Hill Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Casper Crest Hill Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 338 students
0.6 miles
4445 South Poplar
Casper, WY 82601
(307)253-4200 0.6 K-5 338 - Casper Southridge Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 322 students
0.6 miles
1600 West 29th Street
Casper, WY 82604
(307)253-1900 0.6 K-5 322 - Casper C Y Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 749 students
0.9 miles
2900 Cyclone Dr
Casper, WY 82604
(307)253-2700 0.9 6-8 749 - Casper Cottonwood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 356 students
1.6 miles
1230 W 15th St
Casper, WY 82604
(307)253-4700 1.6 PK-5 356 - Casper Dean Morgan Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 854 students
1.9 miles
1440 South Elm
Casper, WY 82601
(307)253-2500 1.9 6-8 854
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