Grant Elementary School (Closed 2018)

1536 Oakcrest Ave.
Casper, WY 82601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 191 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Grant Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Wyoming state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Wyoming state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was equal to the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WY)
(16-17)
55-59%
51%
(16-17)
60-64%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
1%
1%
White
76%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.40
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
9%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% WY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% WY state average).
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
191 students attend Grant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Grant Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Grant Elementary School offer ?
Grant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Grant Elementary School part of?
Grant Elementary School is part of Natrona County School District #1.

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