Is Summit Elementary School a good school?

Summit Elementary School ranks 32 nd of 147 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Summit Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 436 students attended Summit Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Summit Elementary School?

Students at Summit Elementary School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Summit Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Summit Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : C Y Middle School Middle : Casper Classical Academy Middle : Centennial Middle School Middle : Dean Morgan Middle School High : Kelly Walsh High School High : Natrona County High School

Summit Elementary School

Summary:

Summit Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Casper, Wyoming, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 443 students. The school is part of the Natrona County School District #1, which is ranked 33 out of 42 districts in Wyoming and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Summit Elementary consistently ranks among the top 50 elementary schools in Wyoming, with a current ranking of 32 out of 147 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's academic performance is significantly higher than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 63.9% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 52.9% for the district and 52.4% for the state. Summit Elementary's performance in Mathematics and Science is also impressive, outperforming the district and state. The school has consistently strong performance across different student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, and White students.

While Summit Elementary is a high-performing school, it may need to focus on improving the academic outcomes for its special education and economically disadvantaged students. The school's performance for these subgroups has been variable, with the school ranking 45th out of 84 Wyoming elementary schools for special education students in 2023-2024, but dropping to 72nd out of 77 schools in 2022-2023. Similarly, the school's performance for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds has been mixed, ranking 56th out of 122 Wyoming elementary schools in 2023-2024, but dropping to 99th out of 115 schools in 2022-2023. Overall, Summit Elementary is a standout school in the Natrona County School District, but it may need to implement targeted strategies to ensure equitable opportunities for all its students.

Detail:

Public K-5

2210 Waterford Street
Casper, WY 82609

(307) 253-3000

District: Natrona County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
32^nd of 147 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,705

Students who attend Summit Elementary School 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: 15.8

Number of students: 436

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.7%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Summit Elementary School ranks better than 78.2% of elementary schools in Wyoming. It also ranks 3^rd among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Natrona County School District #1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.65. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.7%), Hispanic (5.5%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Summit Elementary School is 15.8. 16 elementary schools in the Natrona County School District #1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Summit Elementary School employs 27.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Summit Elementary School is $14,705. 16 elementary schools in the Natrona County School District #1 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Summit Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Summit Elementary School 32^nd of 147 Wyoming public elementary schools. (See Summit Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Natrona County School District #1:

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

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Rank History for all students at Summit Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2013	69.81	32^nd	142	77.5%
2014	64.95	40^th	147	72.8%
2015	50.50	80^th	154	48.1%
2016	62.64	54^th	148	63.5%
2017	78.87	20^th	151	86.8%
2018	58.23	61^st	147	58.5%
2019	48.27	85^th	153	44.4%
2021	78.88	22^nd	153	85.6%
2022	73.20	28^th	144	80.6%
2023	63.51	49^th	146	66.4%
2024	72.65	32^nd	147	78.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Summit Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2021	65.51	12^th	71	83.1%
2023	18.67	72^nd	77	6.5%
2024	46.38	45^th	84	46.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Summit Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	42.27	63^rd	99	36.4%
2019	31.75	99^th	132	25.0%
2021	42.21	73^rd	119	38.7%
2022	59.01	40^th	110	63.6%
2023	24.58	99^th	115	13.9%
2024	55.33	56^th	122	54.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Summit Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	63.50	39^th	125	68.8%
2019	55.95	57^th	136	58.1%
2021	81.03	11^th	132	91.7%
2022	73.18	23^rd	126	81.7%
2023	58.86	51^st	129	60.5%
2024	67.70	36^th	125	71.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Summit Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	52.41	62^nd	126	50.8%
2019	42.11	88^th	138	36.2%
2021	76.07	26^th	134	80.6%
2022	70.49	30^th	127	76.4%
2023	68.38	36^th	132	72.7%
2024	75.45	25^th	130	80.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Summit Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	63.69	18^th	70	74.3%
2019	89.64	2^nd	75	97.3%
2021	66.08	18^th	67	73.1%

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Rank History for White students at Summit Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2018	56.98	47^th	103	54.4%
2019	44.88	71^st	120	40.8%
2021	78.01	20^th	113	82.3%
2022	71.36	25^th	103	75.7%
2023	62.74	38^th	101	62.4%
2024	65.97	35^th	105	66.7%

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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.

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Summit Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	127	1	1	16	0	0	1	146
2012	203	2	2	24	0	0	2	233
2013	255	1	2	29	1	0	2	290
2014	308	4	2	36	1	1	5	357
2015	361	6	2	39	1	1	9	419
2016	382	7	3	44	0	0	9	445
2017	374	5	3	40	1	0	15	438
2018	370	6	1	39	0	0	17	433
2019	390	6	3	35	1	0	14	449
2020	392	5	3	28	1	0	21	450
2021	374	4	3	25	2	0	15	423
2022	391	4	3	22	2	1	19	442
2023	391	3	4	26	3	0	16	443
2024	391	2	3	24	2	0	14	436

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

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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 Summit Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	146	n/a	n/a	21.9
2012	233	13.8	16.8	20.6
2013	290	n/a	n/a	22.1
2014	357	23.3	15.2	23
2015	419	26.0	16.1	23.4
2016	445	27.0	16.4	21.6
2017	438	26.0	16.8	18
2018	433	27.0	16.0	10.6
2019	449	27.0	16.6	15.1
2020	450	27.0	16.6	11.6
2021	423	26.2	16.1	12.5
2022	442	26.2	16.8	12.7
2023	443	27.0	16.3	12.4
2024	436	27.5	15.8	13.3

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 Summit Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	146	n/a	n/a	21.9
2012	233	13.8	16.8	20.6
2013	290	n/a	n/a	22.1
2014	357	23.3	15.2	23
2015	419	26.0	16.1	23.4
2016	445	27.0	16.4	21.6
2017	438	26.0	16.8	18
2018	433	27.0	16.0	10.6
2019	449	27.0	16.6	15.1
2020	450	27.0	16.6	11.6
2021	423	26.2	16.1	12.5
2022	442	26.2	16.8	12.7
2023	443	27.0	16.3	12.4
2024	436	27.5	15.8	13.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Summit Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$549 (4.5%)	$11,647 (95.5%)	$12,195
2020	$647 (5.1%)	$12,142 (94.9%)	$12,790
2021	$1,768 (12.0%)	$12,981 (88.0%)	$14,749
2022	$1,370 (10.0%)	$12,366 (90.0%)	$13,735
2023	$1,928 (13.1%)	$12,776 (86.9%)	$14,705

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Summit Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 85^th of 153 Elementary schools	Ranks 49^th of 146 Elementary schools	22%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Summit Elementary School)	62.5	57.5	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Natrona County School District #1)	49.8	43.9	5.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	54.8	48.3	6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Summit Elementary School)	76.4	53.4	23%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Natrona County School District #1)	50.6	52.1	1.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	53.5	53.5
4th Grade English Language Arts (Summit Elementary School)	44.7	52.6	7.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Natrona County School District #1)	43.3	40.4	2.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	49.1	45.5	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Summit Elementary School)	41.6	65.8	24.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Natrona County School District #1)	48.5	46	2.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	53	51.1	1.9%
4th Grade Science (Summit Elementary School)	40.3	63.2	22.9%
4th Grade Science (Natrona County School District #1)	46.6	45.3	1.3%
4th Grade Science (Wyoming)	52	50.2	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Summit Elementary School)	60.5	59	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Natrona County School District #1)	51	49.6	1.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	55.6	54.9	0.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Summit Elementary School)	47.4	53.9	6.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Natrona County School District #1)	50.2	46.4	3.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	55.4	53.7	1.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	449	443	1.3%
African American	6	3	50%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	35	26	25.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	390	391	0.3%
Two or More Races	14	16	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	15.1%	12.4%	2.7%

Schools Near Summit Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WY-TOPP English Language Arts (2024)						WY-TOPP Mathematics (2024)						WY-TOPP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 4th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 5th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 6th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 7th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 8th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 3rd Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 4th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 5th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 6th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 7th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 8th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 4th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Summit Elementary School	Public	K-5	2210 Waterford Street	Casper	82609	Natrona County	Natrona County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 253-3000	436	28	15.8	13.3%	391 (89.7%)	2 (0.5%)	24 (5.5%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	72.6	32^nd of 147 public elementary schools	78.2%		63.5	49^th of 146 public elementary schools	66.4%	17	63.9	52.6	68.0				62.5	68.0	69.2				62.8		$14,705	$1,928	$12,776
Manor Heights Elementary	Public	K-5	3201 East 15th Street	Casper	82609	Natrona County	Natrona County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 253-1800	316	29	10.8	53.5%	256 (81.0%)	3 (0.9%)	31 (9.8%)	4 (1.3%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.7%)	41.9	98^th of 147 public elementary schools	33.3%		36.7	108^th of 146 public elementary schools	26.0%	10	55.6	45.1	48.1				64.8	47.1	40.4				45.1		$18,188	$2,380	$15,808
Verda James Elementary	Public	K-5	701 Carriage Lane	Casper	82609	Natrona County	Natrona County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 253-1100	435	27	16.1	21.4%	354 (81.4%)	4 (0.9%)	45 (10.3%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.2%)	63.5	54^th of 147 public elementary schools	63.3%		50	77^th of 146 public elementary schools	47.3%	23	60.9	59.3	54.3				58.0	61.0	60.0				61.0		$14,515	$1,931	$12,584
Woods Learning Center	Public	K-8	500 South Walsh Drive	Casper	82609	Natrona County	Natrona County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 253-3900	175	13	13.4	39.4%	143 (81.7%)	3 (1.7%)	10 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (9.1%)	11.2	141^st of 147 public elementary schools	4.1%		18.2	130^th of 146 public elementary schools	11.0%	11	40.0	20.0	38.9	44.4	72.2	45.5	30.0	15.0	33.3	11.1	33.3	31.8	35.0	40.9	$17,286	$1,928	$15,358
Pineview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	639 Payne Avenue	Casper	82609	Natrona County	Natrona County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 253-6000	312	25	12.4	48.1%	232 (74.4%)	2 (0.6%)	47 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (7.1%)	42.3	96^th of 147 public elementary schools	34.7%		27.8	122^nd of 146 public elementary schools	16.4%	26	39.0	30.8	61.5				49.2	51.9	73.1				44.2		$17,186	$3,822	$13,364
Sagewood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2451 Shattuck Avenue	Casper	82601	Natrona County	Natrona County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 253-3300	339	22	15.7	44.8%	252 (74.3%)	2 (0.6%)	50 (14.7%)	8 (2.4%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (6.8%)	61.1	63^rd of 147 public elementary schools	57.1%		60.8	53^rd of 146 public elementary schools	63.7%	10	55.1	52.0	61.5				67.4	60.0	57.7				54.0		$15,024	$3,242	$11,782
Evansville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	452 Texas Street	Evansville	82636	Natrona County	Natrona County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 253-6400	324	26	12.4	57.4%	238 (73.5%)	1 (0.3%)	62 (19.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	17 (5.2%)	40.1	101^st of 147 public elementary schools	31.3%		48.3	80^th of 146 public elementary schools	45.2%	21	39.2	46.0	50.0				39.6	64.9	59.6				43.2		$17,197	$3,498	$13,698
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	945 North Jane Street	Casper	82601	Natrona County	Natrona County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 253-4100	447	33	13.5	65.1%	227 (50.8%)	6 (1.3%)	181 (40.5%)	4 (0.9%)	12 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.8%)	34.4	113^th of 147 public elementary schools	23.1%		30.5	118^th of 146 public elementary schools	19.2%	5	41.2	40.0	45.5				59.4	46.0	55.2				36.0		$16,297	$3,764	$12,533
Park Elementary	Public	K-5	140 West 9th Street	Casper	82601	Natrona County	Natrona County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 253-3200	351	22	15.9	23.4%	272 (77.5%)	3 (0.9%)	65 (18.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	46.3	90^th of 147 public elementary schools	38.8%		32.4	116^th of 146 public elementary schools	20.5%	26	63.2	36.4	54.7				73.7	40.6	43.8				48.5		$14,002	$1,928	$12,073
Cottonwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1230 West 15th Street	Casper	82604	Natrona County	Natrona County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 253-4700	376	28	13.6	56.6%	298 (79.3%)	7 (1.9%)	51 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.5%)	16.8	133^rd of 147 public elementary schools	9.5%		9.6	141^st of 146 public elementary schools	3.4%	8	38.8	37.3	21.1				44.9	32.8	21.1				42.4		$18,229	$3,545	$14,684

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