Needs Improvement
#299 of 301 schools in WY
Journey Elementary
Elementary School · Natrona County School District #1 · Casper, WY
A Natrona County School District #1 elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2401 Hickory Street, Casper, WY 82604
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Journey Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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
52.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Journey Elementary 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,409/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Casper), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,683
Median home value
$270,800
Median rent
$1,090/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 82604; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hope Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Southridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Cottonwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Crest Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 254 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Natrona County School District #1
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #26 of 26
- District spending per student
- $16,870NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Journey Elementary is listed in Natrona County School District #1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Journey Elementary
Journey Elementary is a public elementary school in Casper, WY, part of Natrona County School District #1, serving approximately 374 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 out of 10 and ranks #299 of 301 schools in WY. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Journey Elementary
What grades does Journey Elementary serve?
Journey Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Journey Elementary?
Journey Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Journey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Journey Elementary is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Journey Elementary rank in WY?
Journey Elementary ranks #299 of 301 schools in WY.
What is Journey Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Journey Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 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 Journey Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Journey Elementary has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Journey Elementary a charter school?
No, Journey Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Journey Elementary a Title I school?
No, Journey Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Journey Elementary?
52.9% of students at Journey Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Natrona County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.4%
- Phone
- (307) 253-3700
- Area population (ZIP 82604)
- 27,584
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 82604; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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