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Niobrara County School District #1

619 West 5th
Lusk, WY 82225
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 862 students in Niobrara County School District #1. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Niobrara County School District #1 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Wyoming public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
862 Students
91,063 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
7,452 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Niobrara County School District #1, which is ranked within the bottom 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 82% has increased from 55-59% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (WY)
#40 out of 48 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
49%
51%
53%
43%
47%
82%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.39
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
15%
15%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
80%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,354 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,219. The school district revenue/student has grown by 62% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,354 is less than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has grown by 62% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WY)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$1,932 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$1,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,354
$21,219
Spending / Student
$16,354
$20,493

Best Niobrara County School District #1 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Niobrara County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
702 West 5th Street
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-3320
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Lusk Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
425 South Maple
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-2224
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Lusk Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
425 South Maple
Lusk, WY 82225
(307) 334-2224
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
325 20 Mile Road
Lance Creek, WY 82222
(307) 334-3403
Gr: K-6 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Niobrara County School District #1?
Niobrara County School District #1 manages 4 public schools serving 862 students.
What is the rank of Niobrara County School District #1?
Niobrara County School District #1 is ranked #40 out of 48 school districts in Wyoming (bottom 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 Niobrara County School District #1?
80% of Niobrara County School District #1 students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Niobrara County School District #1?
Niobrara 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 Niobrara County School District #1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,354 is less than the state median of $20,493. The school district spending/student has grown by 62% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 862 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 82% (Top 30% in WY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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