Paradise Valley Elementary

www.natronaschools.org/

359 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Paradise Valley Elementary, located at 22 Magnolia in Casper, Wyoming, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Natrona County School District. Situated in a residential area, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, emphasizing both academic development and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. As part of a larger district, the school aligns its curriculum and operations with broader state educational standards while maintaining its identity as a neighborhood hub for families in the Paradise Valley area.

The school is dedicated to fostering student growth through a balanced educational approach that includes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, alongside opportunities for social-emotional development. By leveraging the resources of the Natrona County School District, Paradise Valley Elementary aims to prepare its students for successful transitions into middle school. For parents and community members, the school serves as a central point for engagement, offering various programs and initiatives intended to enhance the overall educational experience for children in Casper.

359

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paradise Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	286
Hispanic	38
Black	4
Asian	8
Two or More	23

White
286 (79.7%)
Hispanic
38 (10.6%)
Two or More
23 (6.4%)
Asian
8 (2.2%)
Black
4 (1.1%)

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)253-4584
Website:	http://www.natronaschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 44

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Paradise Valley Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Paradise Valley Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	166	46.2%
Male	193	53.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)