Woods Learning Center

www.natronaschools.org/

170 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Woods Learning Center, located in Casper, Wyoming, is a specialized K-8 public school operating within the Natrona County School District. Unlike traditional neighborhood schools, Woods is a "school of choice" that emphasizes a rigorous, fast-paced academic environment. It is designed to serve students who demonstrate high academic aptitude and a desire for an accelerated curriculum, focusing on intellectual growth and individualized learning pathways.

The school is well-regarded for its unique pedagogical approach, which often involves multi-grade grouping and project-based learning to foster critical thinking and creativity. Because admission is based on an application process rather than residential boundaries, the school cultivates a dedicated community of families and educators committed to a focused, achievement-oriented atmosphere. By prioritizing a high level of student engagement and academic challenge, Woods Learning Center aims to prepare its students for advanced secondary education and future success.

170

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woods Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	9
Black	3
Two or More	16
American Indian	3

White
139 (81.8%)
Two or More
16 (9.4%)
Hispanic
9 (5.3%)
Black
3 (1.8%)
American Indian
3 (1.8%)

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)253-3900
Website:	http://www.natronaschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 19

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 21

Grade 7 17

Grade 8 17

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Woods Learning Center
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	19
Grade 1	19
Grade 2	20
Grade 3	20
Grade 4	19
Grade 5	18
Grade 6	21
Grade 7	17
Grade 8	17

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Woods Learning Center
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	76	44.7%
Male	94	55.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)