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Weston County School District #1

Wyoming · Public School District
4
Schools
778
Students
$21,272
Per-Pupil Spend
+48% nat'l
24.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-28pp vs nat'l
84.5%
Graduation Rate
-2.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Weston County School District #1 is a public school district in Wyoming serving 778 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,272 is above average for a US public school district. Only 25% 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 49/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Newcastle Elementary 3-503–05206
Newcastle Elementary K-2KG–02170
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Newcastle Middle School06–08178
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Newcastle High School09–12224
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,272+48% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
27%
State
56.2%
Local (property tax)
27.1%
Federal
16.7%

State funding accounts for 56% 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
4
Schools
778
Students
25%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.5%
Opportunity Score49/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,272 per pupil — 48% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 25% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Weston County School District #1?
Weston County School District #1 has 4 public schools, serving a total of 778 students.
What is the graduation rate for Weston County School District #1?
The graduation rate is 84.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Weston County School District #1 spend per student?
Weston County School District #1 spends $21,272 per pupil — 48% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Weston County School District #1?
25% of students in Weston County School District #1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Weston County School District #1?
No, Weston County School District #1 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Weston County School District #1 serve?
Weston County School District #1 serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Weston County School District #1?
The median opportunity score across schools in Weston County School District #1 is 49/100. 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.