Southridge Elementary

Summary:

Southridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Casper, Wyoming, serving 330 students in grades K-5 and part of the Natrona County School District #1.

Southridge Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, with 72.6% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 80.4% in Mathematics, compared to 52.9% and 59.3% for the district, respectively. The school has seen a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 115th out of 153 Wyoming elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 33rd out of 147 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has also improved from 1 star to 4 stars. Southridge Elementary performs particularly well in the "Female Students" and "Low Socio-Economic Status Students" subgroups, ranking 21st and 28th, respectively, out of Wyoming elementary schools.

While Southridge Elementary outperforms most nearby schools in the Natrona County School District, including Paradise Valley Elementary, Manor Heights Elementary, and Pineview Elementary, the nearby Ft. Caspar Academy remains the top-performing elementary school in the area, ranking 11th out of 147 Wyoming elementary schools in 2023-2024.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1600 West 29th Street
       Casper, WY  82604


(307) 253-1900

District: Natrona County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
33rd of 147 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,693 Help


Students who attend Southridge 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:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  330

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.2%
Hispanic:
10.9%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southridge Elementary ranks better than 77.6% of elementary schools in Wyoming. It also ranks 4th 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 71.8. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.2%), Hispanic (10.9%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southridge Elementary is 15.7. 14 elementary schools in the Natrona County School District #1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southridge Elementary is $15,693. 13 elementary schools in the Natrona County School District #1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Southridge Elementary 33rd of 147 Wyoming public elementary schools. (See Southridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Male students:


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 Southridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Southridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 40.04 81st 131 38.2%
2005 28.53 105th 136 22.8%
2006 38.43 106th 145 26.9%
2007 55.28 71st 149 52.3%
2008 54.95 69th 151 54.3%
2009 59.79 53rd 150 64.7%
2010 45.81 98th 150 34.7%
2011 52.33 79th 152 48.0%
2012 70.22 30th 143 79.0%
2013 79.71 18th 142 87.3%
2014 61.32 51st 147 65.3%
2015 43.07 100th 154 35.1%
2016 56.49 68th 148 54.1%
2017 64.96 47th 151 68.9%
2018 48.84 83rd 147 43.5%
2019 32.88 115th 153 24.8%
2021 51.98 80th 153 47.7%
2022 54.54 74th 144 48.6%
2023 60.25 55th 146 62.3%
2024 71.80 33rd 147 77.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Southridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.31 33rd 77 57.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.34 76th 99 23.2%
2019 40.25 83rd 132 37.1%
2021 54.75 47th 119 60.5%
2022 58.79 41st 110 62.7%
2023 62.77 30th 115 73.9%
2024 67.63 28th 122 77.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Southridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.25 63rd 125 49.6%
2019 38.37 96th 136 29.4%
2021 53.74 63rd 132 52.3%
2022 51.77 73rd 126 42.1%
2023 59.35 49th 129 62.0%
2024 75.45 21st 125 83.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Southridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 24.11 64th 72 11.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Southridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.82 76th 126 39.7%
2019 30.98 109th 138 21.0%
2021 51.91 68th 134 49.3%
2022 55.23 58th 127 54.3%
2023 62.15 49th 132 62.9%
2024 67.61 34th 130 73.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.22 54th 67 19.4%
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Rank History for White students at Southridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.22 77th 103 25.2%
2019 34.75 87th 120 27.5%
2021 53.05 60th 113 46.9%
2022 61.52 42nd 103 59.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Southridge 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 293 293
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 319 319
1991 347 2 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 356
1992 346 2 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 357
1993 328 3 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 339
1994 308 0 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 315
1995 317 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1996 317 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1997 301 4 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 312
1998 272 1 0 12 4 n/a n/a 0 289
1999 272 0 0 14 2 n/a n/a 0 288
2000 259 0 0 6 5 n/a n/a 0 270
2001 255 0 0 7 4 n/a n/a 0 266
2002 261 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2003 261 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2004 239 3 0 12 2 n/a n/a 0 256
2005 283 8 1 13 1 n/a n/a 0 306
2006 260 8 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 279
2007 265 9 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 285
2008 277 11 2 8 2 n/a n/a 0 300
2009 249 8 4 8 4 n/a n/a 0 273
2010 269 5 2 12 2 1 2 0 293
2011 256 2 1 7 5 0 2 0 273
2012 253 2 1 16 1 0 3 0 276
2013 273 3 1 22 1 0 6 0 306
2014 278 2 1 23 2 1 8 0 315
2015 283 1 2 19 1 2 8 0 316
2016 279 2 2 23 0 2 10 0 318
2017 282 1 2 20 0 1 13 0 319
2018 281 1 4 23 0 1 12 0 322
2019 297 1 4 28 1 1 11 0 343
2020 294 1 2 30 1 1 9 0 338
2021 273 0 0 26 1 0 9 0 309
2022 282 0 0 29 1 0 14 0 326
2023 278 0 0 36 1 0 15 0 330

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 Southridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 293 n/a n/a n/a
1990 319 14.0 22.7 n/a
1991 356 17.0 20.9 10.7
1992 357 15.5 23.0 13.4
1993 339 14.6 23.2 13
1994 315 15.0 21.0 11.1
1995 322 15.0 21.5 15.8
1996 322 15.0 21.5 15.8
1997 312 15.0 20.8 11.9
1998 289 15.0 19.3 16.6
1999 288 15.5 18.6 22.2
2000 270 15.4 17.5 27.4
2001 266 15.6 17.1 50.8
2002 269 16.5 16.3 23.4
2003 269 16.5 16.3 23.4
2004 256 15.6 16.4 27
2005 306 16.6 18.4 20.6
2006 279 14.9 18.7 20.8
2007 285 15.5 18.4 15.4
2008 300 18.9 15.9 19.7
2009 273 18.4 14.8 14.7
2010 293 18.3 15.9 20.8
2011 273 n/a n/a 24.2
2012 276 15.1 18.1 30.8
2013 306 n/a n/a 31.4
2014 315 19.8 15.8 27.6
2015 316 20.0 15.8 23.7
2016 318 20.0 15.9 22.3
2017 319 20.8 15.3 25.7
2018 322 21.6 14.8 20.2
2019 343 21.0 16.3 23.9
2020 338 21.0 16.0 24.3
2021 309 20.7 14.8 26.2
2022 326 21.7 15.0 24.8
2023 330 21.0 15.7 25.2

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 Southridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 293 n/a n/a n/a
1990 319 14.0 22.7 n/a
1991 356 17.0 20.9 10.7
1992 357 15.5 23.0 13.4
1993 339 14.6 23.2 13
1994 315 15.0 21.0 11.1
1995 322 15.0 21.5 15.8
1996 322 15.0 21.5 15.8
1997 312 15.0 20.8 11.9
1998 289 15.0 19.3 16.6
1999 288 15.5 18.6 22.2
2000 270 15.4 17.5 27.4
2001 266 15.6 17.1 50.8
2002 269 16.5 16.3 23.4
2003 269 16.5 16.3 23.4
2004 256 15.6 16.4 27
2005 306 16.6 18.4 20.6
2006 279 14.9 18.7 20.8
2007 285 15.5 18.4 15.4
2008 300 18.9 15.9 19.7
2009 273 18.4 14.8 14.7
2010 293 18.3 15.9 20.8
2011 273 n/a n/a 24.2
2012 276 15.1 18.1 30.8
2013 306 n/a n/a 31.4
2014 315 19.8 15.8 27.6
2015 316 20.0 15.8 23.7
2016 318 20.0 15.9 22.3
2017 319 20.8 15.3 25.7
2018 322 21.6 14.8 20.2
2019 343 21.0 16.3 23.9
2020 338 21.0 16.0 24.3
2021 309 20.7 14.8 26.2
2022 326 21.7 15.0 24.8
2023 330 21.0 15.7 25.2

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southridge Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $552 (4.5%) $11,583 (95.5%) $12,135
2020 $658 (5.2%) $12,085 (94.8%) $12,744
2021 $2,016 (12.9%) $13,641 (87.1%) $15,657
2022 $1,473 (10.2%) $13,024 (89.8%) $14,496
2023 $2,051 (13.1%) $13,641 (86.9%) $15,693

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Southridge Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 115th of 153 Elementary schoolsRanks 55th of 146 Elementary schools
 37.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southridge Elementary)48.164.3
 16.2%
   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 (Southridge Elementary)13.589.3
 75.8%
   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 (Southridge Elementary)38.948.1
 9.2%
   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 (Southridge Elementary)24.155.8
 31.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Natrona County School District #1)48.546
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)5351.1
 1.9%
4th Grade Science (Southridge Elementary)38.959.6
 20.7%
   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 (Southridge Elementary)70.641.2
 29.4%
   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 (Southridge Elementary)60.851
 9.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Natrona County School District #1)50.246.4
 3.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)55.453.7
 1.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students343330
 3.8%
African American10
 100%
American Indian11
Asian40
 100%
Hispanic2836
 28.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White297278
 6.4%
Two or More Races1115
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.9%25.2%
 1.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 330 students attended Southridge Elementary.

Southridge Elementary ranks 33rd of 147 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Southridge Elementary are 84% White, 11% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Wyoming Department of Education.

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