Oregon Trail Elementary

www.natronaschools.org/school.php?id=74

288 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Oregon Trail Elementary, located in Casper, Wyoming, is a key component of the Natrona County School District. The school serves a diverse student population, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to foster foundational learning in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes the development of the "whole child," integrating social-emotional learning and character-building initiatives to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Casper community, often focusing on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. With a focus on inclusive practices, Oregon Trail Elementary strives to provide a supportive environment that accommodates different learning styles and promotes student engagement. By utilizing district-wide resources and modern educational technology, the school aims to cultivate a safe and dynamic atmosphere that encourages curiosity, academic growth, and a lifelong love of learning.

288

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oregon Trail Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	36
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

White
239 (83.0 %)
Hispanic
36 (12.5 %)
Two or More
12 (4.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)253-6200
Website:	http://www.natronaschools.org/school.php?id=74
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 54

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Oregon Trail Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	26
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	53
Grade 4	51
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Oregon Trail Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	155	53.8%
Male	133	46.2%

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