Ft. Caspar Academy

www.natronaschools.org/

356 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ft. Caspar Academy is a distinctive public school located in Casper, Wyoming, operating under the Natrona County School District. Unlike a traditional neighborhood school, it functions as a "school of choice" that emphasizes a structured, back-to-basics academic environment. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to a traditional curriculum, focusing heavily on core subjects like mathematics, reading, and writing, often utilizing Direct Instruction methods to ensure students master fundamental skills.

Beyond its academic rigor, Ft. Caspar Academy is known for cultivating a disciplined and cohesive school culture. Students are typically expected to adhere to a dress code, which contributes to an environment focused on learning and mutual respect. The school community is highly engaged, often requiring active participation from parents and guardians to support the educational goals of the institution. By combining high academic expectations with a structured, community-oriented approach, the academy aims to provide a clear path for student success and character development.

356

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ft. Caspar Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	66
Black	10
Asian	2
Two or More	12
American Indian	4

White
262 (73.6%)
Hispanic
66 (18.5%)
Two or More
12 (3.4%)
Black
10 (2.8%)
American Indian
4 (1.1%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Natrona County School District #1
Phone:	(307)253-3400
Website:	http://www.natronaschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ft. Caspar Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	52
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ft. Caspar Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	181	50.8%
Male	175	49.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)