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Weston County School District #1

116 Casper Avenue
Newcastle, WY 82701
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 754 students in Weston County School District #1. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
Public Schools in Weston County School District #1 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Wyoming public school average of 24% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (WY)
# Schools
4 Schools
363 Schools
# Students
754 Students
91,063 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
7,452 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Weston County School District #1, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 48 school districts in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WY)
#23 out of 48 school districts
(Top 50%)
54%
49%
55%
53%
50-54%
47%
77%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.39
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
94%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,650 is higher than the state median of $21,219. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,874 is higher than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (WY)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,650
$21,219
Spending / Student
$20,874
$20,493

Best Weston County School District #1 Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newcastle Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15 Stampede
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2746
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Newcastle Elementary 3-5
(Math: 61% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5040 Us Highway 16
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Gr: 3-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Newcastle High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Casper Avenue
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2713
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
5040 Us Highway 16
Newcastle, WY 82701
(307) 746-2717
Gr: K-2 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Weston County School District #1?
Weston County School District #1 manages 4 public schools serving 754 students.
What is the rank of Weston County School District #1?
Weston County School District #1 is ranked #23 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Weston County School District #1?
94% of Weston County School District #1 students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Weston County School District #1?
Weston County School District #1 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 12:1.
What is Weston County School District #1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,874 is higher than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 754 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 77% (Top 50% in WY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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