Carbon County School District #2

District Overview
Headquartered at 315 North 1st Street in Saratoga, Wyoming, Carbon County School District #2 is a fully operational, traditional public school system serving families across a scenic, remote rural region. The district operates six individual schools, delivering a comprehensive educational pathway from kindergarten through 12th grade. Situated in southern Wyoming, the district combines the character of a close-knit community with a clear commitment to academic growth, offering students in small-town and rural environments access to well-rounded educational programs.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district served a total student body of 573 children, maintaining a balanced enrollment across all elementary, middle, and high school grades. Carbon County School District #2 stands out for its exceptional staffing capacity, employing roughly 355 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes over 162 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 22 instructional aides, and more than 170 support personnel. This remarkably favorable staffing context allows for highly individualized instruction, low student-to-teacher ratios, and deep wraparound support, making the district a compelling model of small-school efficiency and dedicated public education for parents, students, and educational researchers alike.
6
Total Schools
573
Total Students
162.7
Full-Time Teachers
3.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carbon County School District #2
Demographic Student Count
White479
Hispanic46
Black7
Asian1
Two or More31
American Indian4
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    479 (83.6%)
  • Hispanic
    46 (8.0%)
  • Two or More
    31 (5.4%)
  • Black
    7 (1.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Carbon County School District #2
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle0
High2
Other2
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:573*
Teachers (FTE):162.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:3.5