Niobrara County School District #1
Reported Wyoming education results for this district.Generated on July 27, 2026
Schools in this District
- Lance Creek Elementary
- Lusk Elementary
- Lusk Middle School
- Niobrara County High School
Reported Scorecard Results
Where letter grades appear beside reported percentages, they are provided as a frame of reference using a traditional grading scale. The Scorecard reports the publicly available percentage first, then shows how that percentage falls on the traditional scale. The letter grade does not replace or change the reported result; it gives readers context for what the percentage indicates.
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| 3rd Grade Reading (ELA) % | 30.91% F |
Percentage of 3rd grade students who scored at or above the Wyoming proficiency standard in English Language Arts, which includes reading, on the WY-TOPP statewide assessment. |
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| 3rd Grade Math % | 47.27% F |
Percentage of 3rd grade students who scored at or above the Wyoming proficiency standard in mathematics on the WY-TOPP statewide assessment. |
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| 8th Grade Reading (ELA) % | 58.06% F |
Percentage of 8thgrade students who scored at or above the Wyoming proficiency standard in English Language Arts, which includes reading, on the WY-TOPP statewide assessment. |
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| 8th Grade Math % | 33.33% F |
Percentage of 8th grade students who scored at or above the Wyoming proficiency standard in mathematics on the WY-TOPP statewide assessment. |
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| 10th Grade Reading (ELA) % | 40.00% F |
Percentage of 10th grade students who scored at or above the Wyoming proficiency standard in English Language Arts, which includes reading, on the WY-TOPP statewide assessment.
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| 10th Grade Math % | 28.18% F |
Percentage of 10th grade students who scored at or above the Wyoming proficiency standard in mathematics on the WY-TOPP statewide assessment. |
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| 3 Year Average ACT Score | 17.4 |
Average ACT composite score for graduating students across the three most recent consecutive school years, as reported by ACT and the Wyoming Department of Education.
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| Reported Average 3-year Graduation Rate % | 80.80% |
Average percentage of reported students who graduate within four years, calculated across three consecutive school years using Wyoming Department of Education reported graduation rates. |
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| Students per teacher | - |
| ADM | 818.646 |
Average number of students enrolled in the district during the school year, used by the State of Wyoming for funding allocation and reporting purposes. |
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| Total Revenues (All Funds) | $21,474,377.00 |
Total funding received by the district from all sources, including state, local, federal, and other revenues, as reported by the Wyoming Department of Education. |
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| Per-Pupil Funding | $26,231.76 |
Measures the amount of funding available per student and provides a general indicator of district financial resources.
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| Instructional Spending % | 61.31% D |
Percentage of total district expenditures allocated to instructional costs, including classroom instruction and instructional support. Instructional expenditures are identified using the Wyoming Department of Education financial reporting classifications and accounting codes in the District Financial Profile Report.
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| Non-Instructional Spending % | 38.69% F |
Percentage of total district expenditures allocated to non-instructional purposes, such as administration, student services, and support operations. Excludes transfers and reserves. Non-instructional expenditures are identified using the Wyoming Department of Education financial reporting classifications and accounting codes in the District Financial Profile Report.
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| Non-Instructional Spending per Student ($) | $8,893.62 |
Measures the amount of non-instructional spending allocated per student. Non-instructional expenditures are identified using Wyoming Department of Education financial reporting classifications and accounting codes reported in the District Financial Profile Report.
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| Federal Funding per Pupil ($) | $4,579.26 |
Measures the average amount of federal funding received per student using federal revenue classifications reported by the Wyoming Department of Education in the District Financial Profile Report. This metric provides a per-student view of the district’s reliance on federal funding sources.
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| State Revenue Share % | 47.64% |
Measures the percentage of total district revenue derived from state funding sources using state revenue classifications reported by the Wyoming Department of Education in the District Financial Profile Report. This metric provides a view of the district’s reliance on state funding sources.
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| WDE Reported Result | |
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| Total Number of Schools | 3 |
The number of district-operated schools receiving a standard Wyoming statewide accountability designation during the reporting year. Schools evaluated under the Wyoming Department of Education’s Small School Decision process are excluded from accountability calculations because they are assessed using a separate methodology. |
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| Schools Exceeding Expectations | 0 |
Number of district schools rated “Exceeding Expectations” under Wyoming’s school accountability system. School performance ratings are determined by the Wyoming Department of Education according to state accountability law and rules adopted by the Wyoming State Board of Education. The scorecard does not calculate these ratings and only uses the results exactly as reported by Wyoming Department of Education. The scorecard uses the official Wyoming Department of Education ratings exactly as reported and does not alter or reinterpret those classifications. |
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| Schools Meeting Expectations | 0 |
Number of district schools rated “Meeting Expectations” under Wyoming’s school accountability system. School performance ratings are determined by the Wyoming Department of Education according to state accountability law and rules adopted by the Wyoming State Board of Education. The scorecard does not calculate these ratings and uses the results exactly as reported by Wyoming Department of Education. The scorecard uses the official Wyoming Department of Education ratings exactly as reported and does not alter or reinterpret those classifications. |
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| Schools Partially Meeting | 1 |
Number of district schools rated “Partially Meeting Expectations” under Wyoming’s school accountability system. School performance ratings are determined by the Wyoming Department of Education according to state accountability law and rules adopted by the Wyoming State Board of Education. The scorecard does not calculate these ratings and uses the results exactly as reported by Wyoming Department of Education. The scorecard uses the official Wyoming Department of Education ratings exactly as reported and does not alter or reinterpret those classifications. |
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| Schools Not Meeting | 2 |
Number of district schools rated “Not Meeting Expectations” under Wyoming’s school accountability system. School performance ratings are determined by the Wyoming Department of Education according to state accountability law and rules adopted by the Wyoming State Board of Education. The scorecard does not calculate these ratings and uses the results exactly as reported by Wyoming Department of Education. The scorecard uses the official Wyoming Department of Education ratings exactly as reported and does not alter or reinterpret those classifications. |
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| Schools Meeting State Standards % | 0.00% F |
Percentage of district schools rated “Meeting Expectations” or “Exceeding Expectations” under Wyoming’s school accountability system. School performance ratings are determined by the Wyoming Department of Education according to state accountability law and rules adopted by the Wyoming State Board of Education. The scorecard uses the official Wyoming Department of Education ratings exactly as reported and does not alter or reinterpret those classifications.
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| Schools Below State Standards % | 100.00% A |
Percentage of district accountability schools rated “Partially Meeting Expectations” or “Not Meeting Expectations” under Wyoming’s school accountability system. School performance ratings are determined by the Wyoming Department of Education according to state accountability law and rules adopted by the Wyoming State Board of Education. The scorecard uses the official Wyoming Department of Education ratings exactly as reported and does not alter or reinterpret those classifications.
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Use These Results Locally
The Wyoming School District Scorecard is a starting point for local questions. Parents and taxpayers can use these reported results when talking with school board members, district administrators, legislators, and community leaders about academic scores, accountability ratings, staffing, and spending.
- How do academic scores compare across elementary, middle, and high school?
- How many schools are below state standards?
- How does district staffing compare with academic outcomes?
- How much is spent per student, and how much reaches instructional categories?
- What is the district doing to improve reading and math proficiency?
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