4-j Elementary School

2830 Highway 50a
Gillette, WY 82717
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 36 students in grades Kindergarten-6, 4-j Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : Bottom 50% in WY
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

4-j Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:

School Overview

4-j Elementary School's student population of 36 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
36 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

4-j Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of 4-j Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WY)
#246 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21-39%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of 4-j Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of 4-j Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of 4-j Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
n/a
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in 4-j Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
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White
100%
76%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Wyoming.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of 4-j Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
28%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in 4-j Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 4-j Elementary School's ranking?
4-j Elementary School is ranked #246 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend 4-j Elementary School?
36 students attend 4-j Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of 4-j Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of 4-j Elementary School?
4-j Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does 4-j Elementary School offer ?
4-j Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is 4-j Elementary School part of?
4-j Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District #1.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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