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Lincoln County School District #1

Wyoming · Public School District
3
Schools
598
Students
$21,216
Per-Pupil Spend
+48% nat'l
20.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-31pp vs nat'l
85.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Lincoln County School District #1 is a public school district in Wyoming serving 598 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,216 is above average for a US public school district. Only 21% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 57/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Canyon Elementary SchoolKG–06320
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Kemmerer Junior Senior High School07–12264
New Frontier High School07–1214
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,216+48% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
15%
81%
State
14.9%
Local (property tax)
81.4%
Federal
3.6%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (81%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
598
Students
21%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.0%
Opportunity Score57/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,216 per pupil — 48% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 21% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lincoln County School District #1?
Lincoln County School District #1 has 3 public schools, serving a total of 598 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lincoln County School District #1?
The graduation rate is 85.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lincoln County School District #1 spend per student?
Lincoln County School District #1 spends $21,216 per pupil — 48% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lincoln County School District #1?
21% of students in Lincoln County School District #1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lincoln County School District #1?
No, Lincoln County School District #1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lincoln County School District #1 serve?
Lincoln County School District #1 serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lincoln County School District #1?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lincoln County School District #1 is 57/100. 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.