Natrona County Day School Program in Casper, Wyoming on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Natrona County Day School Program is a public school in Casper, Wyoming that is part of Natrona County School District 1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Not specified

# of students unavailable

# of teachers unavailable

600 N Huber Dr

Casper, WY 82609 View local requests

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Natrona County Day School Program Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Natrona County Day School Program Demographics

41%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

15%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Natrona County Day School Program Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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