University Park Elementary School (Closed 2023)

600 North Huber Drive
Casper, WY 82609
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, University Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
232 students

Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WY)
(17-18)
50-54%
49%
(17-18)
50-54%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
1%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
21%
16%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
1%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

White
74%
75%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
26%
0.41

Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
34%

Showing 2011–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%

Showing 2011–2025. 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend University Park Elementary School?
232 students attend University Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of University Park Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of University Park Elementary School?
University Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does University Park Elementary School offer ?
University Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is University Park Elementary School part of?
University Park Elementary School is part of Natrona County School District #1.

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