Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ft. Caspar Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Ft. Caspar Academy's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Casper, WY, encompassing approximately 5,375.7 square miles. Families can expect typical drive times of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 43 miles to the zone's edge, reaching as far as 76.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ft. Caspar Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ft. Caspar Academy's student population of 356 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
356 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
Average Class Size
22 students
School Motto
Educational excellence through a comprehensive, rigorous curriculum and virtuous character development
School Rankings
Ft. Caspar Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ft. Caspar Academy is 0.42, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#17 out of 303 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
53%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
75%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.7%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ft. Caspar Academy's ranking?
Ft. Caspar Academy is ranked #17 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Ft. Caspar Academy often compared to?
Ft. Caspar Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Park Elementary School, Verda James Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Ft. Caspar Academy?
356 students attend Ft. Caspar Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Ft. Caspar Academy students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ft. Caspar Academy?
Ft. Caspar Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ft. Caspar Academy offer ?
Ft. Caspar Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ft. Caspar Academy part of?
Ft. Caspar Academy is part of Natrona County School District #1.
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