Willard Elementary School (Closed 2023)

129 North Elk Street
Casper, WY 82601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Willard Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% 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
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WY)
(17-18)
25-29%
49%
(17-18)
25-29%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
3%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
20%
16%
Black
2%
1%
White
73%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Willard Elementary School?
265 students attend Willard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Willard Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 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 Willard Elementary School?
Willard Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Willard Elementary School offer ?
Willard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Willard Elementary School part of?
Willard Elementary School is part of Natrona County School District #1.

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