Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Journey 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Journey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Journey Elementary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Journey 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 Journey Elementary School is 0.40, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#289 out of 309 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
1%
1%
White
76%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Journey Elementary School's ranking?
Journey Elementary School is ranked #289 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Journey Elementary School often compared to?
Journey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cottonwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Journey Elementary School?
396 students attend Journey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Journey Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Journey Elementary School?
Journey Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Journey Elementary School offer ?
Journey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Journey Elementary School part of?
Journey Elementary School is part of Natrona County School District #1.
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