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Laramie County School District #1

Wyoming · Public School District
38
Schools
13,821
Students
$19,139
Per-Pupil Spend
+33% nat'l
39.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-12pp vs nat'l
83.4%
Graduation Rate
-3.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Laramie County School District #1 is a public school district in Wyoming serving 13,821 students across 38 schools. It includes 28 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high schools, among them 2 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 83.4% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,139 is above average for a US public school district. 40% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (38)
Elementary Schools28 schools
Middle Schools5 schools
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central High School09–121,283
East High School09–121,513
PODER Academy Secondary SchoolCharter07–12101
South High School09–121,187
Triumph High School07–12167
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,139+33% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
59%
26%
State
59.3%
Local (property tax)
26.1%
Federal
14.7%

State funding accounts for 59% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
38
Schools
13,821
Students
40%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.4%
Opportunity Score47/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,139 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 38 schools including 2 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Laramie County School District #1?
Laramie County School District #1 has 38 public schools, serving a total of 13,821 students.
What is the graduation rate for Laramie County School District #1?
The graduation rate is 83.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Laramie County School District #1 spend per student?
Laramie County School District #1 spends $19,139 per pupil — 33% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Laramie County School District #1?
40% of students in Laramie County School District #1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Laramie County School District #1?
Yes — 2 of the 38 schools in Laramie County School District #1 are charter schools.
What grade levels does Laramie County School District #1 serve?
Laramie County School District #1 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Laramie County School District #1?
The median opportunity score across schools in Laramie County School District #1 is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.