Poison Spider Elementary

Summary:

Poison Spider Elementary is a public K-8 school in Casper, Wyoming, with a total enrollment of 189 students. The school is part of the Natrona County School District #1, which is ranked 33 out of 42 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Poison Spider Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Wyoming elementary schools, ranking 115th out of 147 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in WY-TOPP assessments, is generally below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Poison Spider Elementary's 3rd-grade English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rate was 47.1%, compared to the district average of 52.9% and the state average of 52.4%. The school's 8th-grade Math proficiency rate was 19.2%, compared to the district average of 43% and the state average of 49.6%. Compared to the nearby schools, such as Southridge Elementary and Ft. Caspar Academy, Poison Spider Elementary's academic performance is generally lower.

Poison Spider Elementary has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 41.27% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 25.15% to 58.91%. The school's per-student spending is higher than the district average, and it has a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio, but these factors have not translated into improved academic performance. The consistent low ranking and underperformance compared to nearby schools suggest the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the root causes of the school's struggles and implement effective strategies to support student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public K-8

 14200 Poison Spider Road
       Casper, WY  82604


(307) 253-6900

District: Natrona County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
115th of 147 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,390 Help


Students who attend Poison Spider Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    C Y Middle School
    Casper Classical Academy
    Centennial Middle School
    Dean Morgan Middle School
High:    Kelly Walsh High School
    Natrona County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  189

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.5%
Hispanic:
4.2%
American Indian:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.3% Help


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Compare Details Poison Spider Elementary ranks worse than 78.2% of elementary schools in Wyoming. It also ranks 14th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Natrona County School District #1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.03. (See more...)
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Compare Details Poison Spider Elementary ranks worse than 93.2% of middle schools in Wyoming. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.5%), Hispanic (4.2%), American Indian (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Poison Spider Elementary is 13.4, which is the 6th best among 18 elementary schools in the Natrona County School District #1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Poison Spider Elementary is $18,390, which is the 2nd highest among 18 elementary schools in the Natrona County School District #1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Poison Spider Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Poison Spider Elementary 115th of 147 Wyoming public elementary schools. (See Poison Spider Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Poison Spider Elementary 69th of 74 Wyoming public middle schools. (See Poison Spider Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Natrona County School District #1:

SchoolDigger ranks Natrona County School District #1 33rd of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Poison Spider Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Poison Spider Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.75 55th 131 58.0%
2005 42.13 81st 136 40.4%
2006 19.46 134th 145 7.6%
2007 27.53 130th 149 12.8%
2008 18.33 140th 151 7.3%
2009 25.22 135th 150 10.0%
2010 16.24 142nd 150 5.3%
2011 22.18 140th 152 7.9%
2012 40.74 99th 143 30.8%
2013 29.02 116th 142 18.3%
2014 34.28 112th 147 23.8%
2015 39.62 105th 154 31.8%
2016 12.93 143rd 148 3.4%
2017 24.43 131st 151 13.2%
2018 38.44 109th 147 25.9%
2019 31.19 120th 153 21.6%
2021 27.46 123rd 153 19.6%
2022 19.08 123rd 144 14.6%
2023 28.63 119th 146 18.5%
2024 32.03 115th 147 21.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Poison Spider Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.67 10th 71 85.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Poison Spider Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.71 27th 99 72.7%
2019 33.29 96th 132 27.3%
2021 25.58 105th 119 11.8%
2022 31.88 82nd 110 25.5%
2023 24.37 100th 115 13.0%
2024 37.19 90th 122 26.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Poison Spider Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.10 104th 125 16.8%
2019 27.00 110th 136 19.1%
2021 38.36 95th 132 28.0%
2022 20.88 107th 126 15.1%
2023 37.90 92nd 129 28.7%
2024 42.00 80th 125 36.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Poison Spider Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.39 50th 126 60.3%
2019 31.91 107th 138 22.5%
2021 13.90 125th 134 6.7%
2022 29.77 97th 127 23.6%
2023 24.65 112th 132 15.2%
2024 24.14 106th 130 18.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Poison Spider Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.61 44th 103 57.3%
2019 26.56 99th 120 17.5%
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Data source: test scores: Wyoming Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Poison Spider Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Poison Spider Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 24.13 57th 68 16.2%
2006 7.02 62nd 68 8.8%
2007 31.96 60th 72 16.7%
2008 34.13 51st 69 26.1%
2009 42.99 46th 75 38.7%
2010 17.75 67th 75 10.7%
2011 20.59 63rd 72 12.5%
2012 22.88 63rd 71 11.3%
2013 17.51 65th 71 8.5%
2014 17.20 70th 77 9.1%
2015 6.60 70th 74 5.4%
2016 10.29 69th 73 5.5%
2017 21.80 63rd 72 12.5%
2018 16.14 59th 65 9.2%
2019 21.02 69th 76 9.2%
2021 10.01 72nd 76 5.3%
2022 6.83 72nd 76 5.3%
2023 5.54 71st 74 4.1%
2024 16.14 69th 74 6.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Poison Spider Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.46 28th 47 40.4%
2019 36.29 42nd 57 26.3%
2021 22.57 45th 54 16.7%
2022 20.43 44th 51 13.7%
2024 30.79 51st 61 16.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Poison Spider Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.18 51st 63 19.0%
2021 4.49 62nd 63 1.6%
2022 15.22 60th 64 6.3%
2023 11.45 61st 63 3.2%
2024 37.34 43rd 64 32.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Poison Spider Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.04 44th 53 17.0%
2019 20.02 60th 66 9.1%
2021 34.51 45th 63 28.6%
2022 5.45 64th 66 3.0%
2023 2.23 63rd 64 1.6%
2024 12.69 63rd 66 4.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Poison Spider Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.20 44th 44 0.0%
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Data source: test scores: Wyoming Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, March 16, 2018

Open Quote My son loved his time at Poison Spider! He benefited from the small class sizes family oriented atmosphere. Students are known at PS, not just by their teacher, but by all staff. He was very prepared for middle school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Poison Spider Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 155 155
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 159 159
1991 140 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 140
1992 146 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 146
1993 149 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1994 145 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1995 127 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 128
1996 127 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 128
1997 138 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 140
1998 118 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 120
1999 141 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 143
2000 125 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 127
2001 144 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 146
2002 165 0 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 170
2003 165 0 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 170
2004 147 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 149
2005 190 0 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 198
2006 191 0 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 200
2007 170 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2008 180 1 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2009 200 0 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2010 230 1 1 3 1 0 0 0 236
2011 216 2 2 0 1 0 2 0 223
2012 226 3 2 6 3 0 2 0 242
2013 211 1 1 4 1 0 3 0 221
2014 181 0 1 5 0 0 2 0 189
2015 181 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 186
2016 174 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 179
2017 164 0 0 9 1 0 1 0 175
2018 157 0 0 4 2 0 1 0 164
2019 175 0 0 13 2 0 1 0 191
2020 162 0 0 13 0 0 6 0 181
2021 166 0 0 11 2 0 3 0 182
2022 165 0 0 10 0 0 3 0 178
2023 171 0 0 8 6 0 4 0 189

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Poison Spider Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 155 n/a n/a n/a
1990 159 8.0 19.8 n/a
1991 140 9.0 15.5 13.6
1992 146 6.5 22.4 18.5
1993 152 7.5 20.3 21.7
1994 148 8.0 18.5 22.3
1995 128 6.5 19.7 20.3
1996 128 6.5 19.7 20.3
1997 140 8.0 17.5 22.9
1998 120 8.0 15.0 4.2
1999 143 8.4 17.0 21.7
2000 127 8.8 14.4 18.9
2001 146 8.4 17.4 54.8
2002 170 13.1 13.0 21.2
2003 170 13.1 13.0 21.2
2004 149 11.0 13.5 28.2
2005 198 11.3 17.5 35.4
2006 200 12.8 15.6 32.5
2007 175 14.3 12.2 24.6
2008 190 13.5 14.1 20.5
2009 207 13.9 14.8 19.3
2010 236 13.8 16.8 29.7
2011 223 n/a n/a 30.9
2012 242 16.8 14.3 35.5
2013 221 n/a n/a 33
2014 189 15.5 12.1 37
2015 186 15.0 12.4 46.2
2016 179 13.0 13.7 39.7
2017 175 12.7 13.7 40.6
2018 164 12.8 12.7 29.9
2019 191 14.0 13.6 39.8
2020 181 14.1 12.8 42
2021 182 14.7 12.3 48.4
2022 178 13.3 13.3 42.7
2023 189 14.0 13.4 41.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Poison Spider Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 155 n/a n/a n/a
1990 159 8.0 19.8 n/a
1991 140 9.0 15.5 13.6
1992 146 6.5 22.4 18.5
1993 152 7.5 20.3 21.7
1994 148 8.0 18.5 22.3
1995 128 6.5 19.7 20.3
1996 128 6.5 19.7 20.3
1997 140 8.0 17.5 22.9
1998 120 8.0 15.0 4.2
1999 143 8.4 17.0 21.7
2000 127 8.8 14.4 18.9
2001 146 8.4 17.4 54.8
2002 170 13.1 13.0 21.2
2003 170 13.1 13.0 21.2
2004 149 11.0 13.5 28.2
2005 198 11.3 17.5 35.4
2006 200 12.8 15.6 32.5
2007 175 14.3 12.2 24.6
2008 190 13.5 14.1 20.5
2009 207 13.9 14.8 19.3
2010 236 13.8 16.8 29.7
2011 223 n/a n/a 30.9
2012 242 16.8 14.3 35.5
2013 221 n/a n/a 33
2014 189 15.5 12.1 37
2015 186 15.0 12.4 46.2
2016 179 13.0 13.7 39.7
2017 175 12.7 13.7 40.6
2018 164 12.8 12.7 29.9
2019 191 14.0 13.6 39.8
2020 181 14.1 12.8 42
2021 182 14.7 12.3 48.4
2022 178 13.3 13.3 42.7
2023 189 14.0 13.4 41.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Poison Spider Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $802 (4.8%) $15,860 (95.2%) $16,661
2020 $999 (5.7%) $16,602 (94.3%) $17,602
2021 $2,113 (11.4%) $16,494 (88.6%) $18,607
2022 $1,560 (8.6%) $16,618 (91.4%) $18,178
2023 $2,158 (11.7%) $16,232 (88.3%) $18,390

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Poison Spider Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 120th of 153 Elementary schoolsRanks 119th of 146 Elementary schools
 3.1%
Ranks 69th of 76 Middle schoolsRanks 71st of 74 Middle schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Poison Spider Elementary)5047.1
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Natrona County School District #1)49.843.9
 5.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)54.848.3
 6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Poison Spider Elementary)33.347.1
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Natrona County School District #1)50.652.1
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)53.553.5
4th Grade English Language Arts (Poison Spider Elementary)46.240.9
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Natrona County School District #1)43.340.4
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)49.145.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Poison Spider Elementary)38.554.6
 16.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Natrona County School District #1)48.546
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)5351.1
 1.9%
4th Grade Science (Poison Spider Elementary)69.250
 19.2%
   4th Grade Science (Natrona County School District #1)46.645.3
 1.3%
   4th Grade Science (Wyoming)5250.2
 1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Poison Spider Elementary)5225.9
 26.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Natrona County School District #1)5149.6
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)55.654.9
 0.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Poison Spider Elementary)4825.9
 22.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Natrona County School District #1)50.246.4
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)55.453.7
 1.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Poison Spider Elementary)32.144
 11.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Natrona County School District #1)5753.9
 3.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)60.859.8
 1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Poison Spider Elementary)17.928
 10.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Natrona County School District #1)47.835.6
 12.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)55.151.5
 3.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Poison Spider Elementary)3020
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Natrona County School District #1)59.845.2
 14.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)58.654.4
 4.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Poison Spider Elementary)6433.3
 30.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Natrona County School District #1)58.755.6
 3.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)60.759.8
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Poison Spider Elementary)2412.5
 11.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Natrona County School District #1)48.847.1
 1.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)54.549.6
 4.9%
8th Grade Science (Poison Spider Elementary)5225
 27%
   8th Grade Science (Natrona County School District #1)47.848
 0.2%
   8th Grade Science (Wyoming)47.548.1
 0.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students191189
 1%
African American00
American Indian26
 200%
Asian00
Hispanic138
 38.5%
Pacific Islander00
White175171
 2.3%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.8%41.3%
 1.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 189 students attended Poison Spider Elementary.

Poison Spider Elementary ranks in the bottom 21.8% of Wyoming elementary schools.

Students at Poison Spider Elementary are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.


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