Summary:
Ft. Caspar Academy is an exceptional elementary school located in Casper, Wyoming, serving 405 students in grades K-5. As part of the Natrona County School District #1, Ft. Caspar Academy has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state, ranking within the top 15 schools for the past several years and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Ft. Caspar Academy significantly outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 72.7% of 3rd graders, 61.5% of 4th graders, and 74.5% of 5th graders scored proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 52.9%, 45.7%, and 50.5%, respectively. The school's mathematics proficiency rates are also impressive, with 83.1% of 3rd graders, 73.9% of 4th graders, and 78.4% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Ft. Caspar Academy's performance is consistent across different student subgroups, ranking within the top 15 schools in the state for female, male, Hispanic, and white students.
When compared to nearby elementary schools in the Natrona County School District, such as Lincoln Elementary and Cottonwood Elementary, Ft. Caspar Academy stands out as a high-performing outlier, with significantly higher test scores and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that Ft. Caspar Academy may have unique practices or resources that contribute to its exceptional academic success, even with a relatively diverse student population.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Natrona County School District #1
SchoolDigger Rank:
11th of 147 Wyoming Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,952
Students who attend Ft. Caspar Academy usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.9
Number of students: 405
Racial breakdown:
White:
77.5%
Hispanic:
13.1%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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African American:
3.2%
Asian:
0.7%
American Indian:
0.5%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.7%
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