Needs Improvement
#261 of 301 schools in WY
4-j Elementary School
Elementary School · Campbell County School District #1 · Gillette, WY
A Campbell County School District #1 elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P.O. Box 3033, Gillette, WY 82717
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at 4-j Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where 4-j Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,728/100K
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Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Campbell County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #20 of 21
- District spending per student
- $17,610NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
4-j Elementary School is listed in Campbell County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About 4-j Elementary School
4-j Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gillette, WY, part of Campbell County School District #1, serving approximately 36 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #261 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about 4-j Elementary School
What grades does 4-j Elementary School serve?
4-j Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend 4-j Elementary School?
4-j Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 4-j Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at 4-j Elementary School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does 4-j Elementary School rank in WY?
4-j Elementary School ranks #261 of 301 schools in WY.
What is 4-j Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
4-j Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at 4-j Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, 4-j Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is 4-j Elementary School a charter school?
No, 4-j Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is 4-j Elementary School a Title I school?
No, 4-j Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for 4-j Elementary School?
13.9% of students at 4-j Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Campbell County
- Phone
- (307) 682-3076
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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