Ft. Caspar Academy

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.


Detail:

Public K-5

 4100 West 38th Street
       Casper, WY  82604


(307) 253-3400

District: Natrona County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
11th of 147 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,952 Help


Students who attend Ft. Caspar Academy 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:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  379

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.1%
Hispanic:
16.6%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ft. Caspar Academy ranks better than 92.5% of elementary schools in Wyoming. It also ranks first 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 86.1. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.1%), Hispanic (16.6%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ft. Caspar Academy is 13.5, which is the 8th 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 Ft. Caspar Academy is $15,952. 12 elementary schools in the Natrona County School District #1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ft. Caspar Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Ft. Caspar Academy 11th of 147 Wyoming public elementary schools. (See Ft. Caspar Academy 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 Ft. Caspar Academy

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Rank History for all students at Ft. Caspar Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 83.43 15th 131 88.5%
2005 97.17 5th 136 96.3%
2006 74.50 27th 145 81.4%
2007 85.10 7th 149 95.3%
2008 80.32 19th 151 87.4%
2009 87.57 6th 150 96.0%
2010 84.94 8th 150 94.7%
2011 83.99 9th 152 94.1%
2012 80.81 14th 143 90.2%
2013 76.86 24th 142 83.1%
2014 83.61 13th 147 91.2%
2015 91.69 6th 154 96.1%
2016 89.92 6th 148 95.9%
2017 91.71 4th 151 97.4%
2018 80.48 21st 147 85.7%
2019 79.17 21st 153 86.3%
2021 87.52 9th 153 94.1%
2022 85.64 11th 144 92.4%
2023 85.58 13th 146 91.1%
2024 86.10 11th 147 92.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ft. Caspar Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.53 30th 75 60.0%
2024 40.83 52nd 84 38.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ft. Caspar Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.31 13th 99 86.9%
2019 66.74 33rd 132 75.0%
2021 73.28 17th 119 85.7%
2022 78.60 11th 110 90.0%
2023 58.57 38th 115 67.0%
2024 71.23 22nd 122 82.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Ft. Caspar Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.09 24th 125 80.8%
2019 87.86 7th 136 94.9%
2021 86.00 8th 132 93.9%
2022 82.90 12th 126 90.5%
2023 89.32 5th 129 96.1%
2024 85.71 6th 125 95.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Ft. Caspar Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.45 12th 126 90.5%
2019 67.67 42nd 138 69.6%
2021 87.57 5th 134 96.3%
2022 87.33 6th 127 95.3%
2023 80.15 15th 132 88.6%
2024 85.01 10th 130 92.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ft. Caspar Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 47.49 32nd 60 46.7%
2023 67.40 13th 55 76.4%
2024 83.08 5th 63 92.1%
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Rank History for White students at Ft. Caspar Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.77 17th 103 83.5%
2019 77.74 27th 120 77.5%
2021 89.16 6th 113 94.7%
2022 88.52 6th 103 94.2%
2023 84.95 10th 101 90.1%
2024 84.06 9th 105 91.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Ft. Caspar Academy

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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 185 185
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 178 178
1991 155 1 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 172
1992 142 0 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1993 152 0 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1994 136 0 0 14 4 n/a n/a 0 154
1995 214 2 1 6 3 n/a n/a 0 226
1996 214 2 1 6 3 n/a n/a 0 226
1997 260 4 0 13 7 n/a n/a 0 284
1998 309 0 0 15 4 n/a n/a 0 328
1999 350 1 8 20 2 n/a n/a 0 381
2000 428 6 18 21 2 n/a n/a 0 475
2001 390 3 21 11 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2002 341 4 16 8 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2003 341 4 16 8 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2004 332 8 16 5 3 n/a n/a 0 364
2005 375 9 17 4 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2006 357 6 16 9 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2007 355 5 11 6 5 n/a n/a 0 382
2008 385 6 8 9 3 n/a n/a 0 411
2009 392 4 9 13 3 n/a n/a 0 421
2010 411 2 3 13 2 0 2 0 433
2011 415 3 6 13 1 1 5 0 444
2012 411 4 7 24 3 2 7 0 458
2013 437 7 9 33 5 2 11 0 504
2014 384 6 10 39 1 3 11 0 454
2015 399 2 11 44 1 0 14 0 471
2016 400 2 11 36 2 0 18 0 469
2017 356 4 11 27 2 1 17 0 418
2018 353 4 8 31 2 0 20 0 418
2019 359 3 7 51 3 0 21 0 444
2020 342 5 9 62 1 0 24 0 443
2021 317 8 6 54 3 0 21 0 409
2022 342 11 5 48 1 0 19 0 426
2023 314 13 3 53 2 0 20 0 405
2024 277 11 4 63 5 0 19 0 379

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ft. Caspar Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 185 n/a n/a n/a
1990 178 95.0 1.8 n/a
1991 172 9.0 19.1 20.3
1992 158 8.0 19.7 24.1
1993 166 9.0 18.4 22.9
1994 154 9.0 17.1 30.5
1995 226 11.0 20.5 12.8
1996 226 11.0 20.5 12.8
1997 284 13.0 21.8 15.8
1998 328 15.0 21.9 16.8
1999 381 21.1 18.1 19.9
2000 475 25.8 18.4 20
2001 425 23.4 18.2 41.6
2002 369 21.4 17.2 17.1
2003 369 21.4 17.2 17.1
2004 364 20.8 17.5 16.2
2005 405 21.5 18.8 18.8
2006 388 21.0 18.5 20.9
2007 382 20.0 19.1 16.8
2008 411 23.8 17.3 15.3
2009 421 24.5 17.1 12.6
2010 433 24.3 17.6 19.6
2011 444 n/a n/a 16.7
2012 458 29.2 15.6 24.5
2013 504 n/a n/a 24.4
2014 454 26.2 17.3 21.6
2015 471 27.0 17.4 19.7
2016 469 28.0 16.7 21.1
2017 418 29.0 14.3 26.3
2018 418 28.6 14.5 20.3
2019 444 29.6 14.9 28.4
2020 443 29.5 14.9 25.3
2021 409 29.3 13.9 25.4
2022 426 29.3 14.5 23.2
2023 405 29.0 13.9 26.7
2024 379 28.0 13.5 35.4

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 Ft. Caspar Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 185 n/a n/a n/a
1990 178 95.0 1.8 n/a
1991 172 9.0 19.1 20.3
1992 158 8.0 19.7 24.1
1993 166 9.0 18.4 22.9
1994 154 9.0 17.1 30.5
1995 226 11.0 20.5 12.8
1996 226 11.0 20.5 12.8
1997 284 13.0 21.8 15.8
1998 328 15.0 21.9 16.8
1999 381 21.1 18.1 19.9
2000 475 25.8 18.4 20
2001 425 23.4 18.2 41.6
2002 369 21.4 17.2 17.1
2003 369 21.4 17.2 17.1
2004 364 20.8 17.5 16.2
2005 405 21.5 18.8 18.8
2006 388 21.0 18.5 20.9
2007 382 20.0 19.1 16.8
2008 411 23.8 17.3 15.3
2009 421 24.5 17.1 12.6
2010 433 24.3 17.6 19.6
2011 444 n/a n/a 16.7
2012 458 29.2 15.6 24.5
2013 504 n/a n/a 24.4
2014 454 26.2 17.3 21.6
2015 471 27.0 17.4 19.7
2016 469 28.0 16.7 21.1
2017 418 29.0 14.3 26.3
2018 418 28.6 14.5 20.3
2019 444 29.6 14.9 28.4
2020 443 29.5 14.9 25.3
2021 409 29.3 13.9 25.4
2022 426 29.3 14.5 23.2
2023 405 29.0 13.9 26.7
2024 379 28.0 13.5 35.4

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 Ft. Caspar Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $550 (4.4%) $12,087 (95.7%) $12,636
2020 $655 (5.1%) $12,215 (94.9%) $12,870
2021 $1,768 (11.8%) $13,245 (88.2%) $15,014
2022 $1,361 (9.4%) $13,070 (90.6%) $14,431
2023 $1,928 (12.1%) $14,024 (87.9%) $15,952

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ft. Caspar Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 21st of 153 Elementary schoolsRanks 13th of 146 Elementary schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ft. Caspar Academy)76.466.2
 10.2%
   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 (Ft. Caspar Academy)83.381.9
 1.4%
   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 (Ft. Caspar Academy)61.460
 1.4%
   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 (Ft. Caspar Academy)6068.9
 8.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Natrona County School District #1)48.546
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)5351.1
 1.9%
4th Grade Science (Ft. Caspar Academy)59.460
 0.6%
   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 (Ft. Caspar Academy)76.485.1
 8.7%
   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 (Ft. Caspar Academy)65.383.6
 18.3%
   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 Students444405
 8.8%
African American313
 333.3%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic5153
 3.9%
Pacific Islander00
White359314
 12.5%
Two or More Races2120
 4.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.4%26.7%
 1.7%


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Yes. Ft. Caspar Academy ranks in the top 7.5% of Wyoming elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 379 students attended Ft. Caspar Academy.

Students at Ft. Caspar Academy are 73% White, 17% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% American Indian, 1% Asian.


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