Converse County School District #1

615 Hamilton Street
Douglas, WY 82633
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Converse County School District #1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Wyoming for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,639 students in Converse County School District #1. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Converse County School District #1 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
9 Schools
360 Schools
# Students
1,639 Students
89,935 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
7,418 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Converse County School District #1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 48 school districts in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WY)
#28 out of 48 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

50%
49%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

53%
53%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

39%
47%
87%
81.4%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
36.8%
34.1%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.41

Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
3%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
1%

Showing 1994–2014. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
14%
16%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
1%

Showing 2010–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

% White
82%
75%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $32,758 is higher than the state median of $22,676. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,220 is higher than the state median of $22,046. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WY)
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$2,039 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$50 MM
$1,983 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$32,758
$22,676

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$30,220
$22,046

Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Converse County School District #1 Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Douglas Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 Richards
Douglas, WY 82633
(307) 358-9771
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Dry Creek Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3545 Highway 59
Douglas, WY 82633
(307) 358-2351
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Douglas Upper Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Pearson
Douglas, WY 82633
(307) 358-0025
Gr: 4-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Shawnee Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1218 Us Highway 18/20
Douglas, WY 82633
(307) 358-3278
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
White Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1641 Esterbrook Road
Douglas, WY 82633
(307) 358-0842
Gr: K-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #66.
Douglas High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Hamilton Street
Douglas, WY 82633
(307) 358-2940
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Moss Agate Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
28 Windy Ridge Road
Douglas, WY 82633
(307) 358-3221
Gr: K-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Douglas Intermediate School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
901 West Yellowstone
Douglas, WY 82633
(307) 358-5250
Gr: 2-3 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Douglas Primary School
1705 Hamilton Street
Douglas, WY 82633
(307) 358-3502
Gr: K-1 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Converse County School District #1?
Converse County School District #1 manages 9 public schools serving 1,639 students.
What is the rank of Converse County School District #1?
Converse County School District #1 is ranked #29 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Wyoming school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Converse County School District #1?
82% of Converse County School District #1 students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Converse County School District #1?
Converse County School District #1 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Converse County School District #1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,220 is higher than the state median of $22,046. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,639 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in WY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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