- Enrollment
- 2,002
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Casper, WY
Journey Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Journey Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 560451000247
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Journey Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Wyoming schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Casper · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- large classes for Wyoming
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Journey Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of Wyoming schools. Computed live against every Wyoming school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Journey Elementary ranks #4 of 7 schools in Casper, WY.
School address
District: Natrona County School District #1 · Wyoming
NCES ID 560451000247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Journey Elementary shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 560451000247 · Casper, WY Other · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 13.9:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Kelly Walsh High School (2,002 students)
Journey Elementary shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wyoming schools → · Find another →
Journey Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kelly Walsh Hi
Kelly Walsh High School
2,002 students
- Natrona County
Natrona County High School
1,703 students
- C Y Middle Sch 766
C Y Middle School
766 students
- Centennial Mid 755
Centennial Middle School
755 students
- Dean Morgan Mi 613
Dean Morgan Middle School
613 students
- This school 348
Journey Elementary
348 students
What this shows Journey Elementary reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Journey Elementary compares
Journey Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wyoming and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▲ 65% | 27.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 81% in Wyoming - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,870
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $23,707
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Journey Elementary is more mixed than the Wyoming school average of 33.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Natrona County School District #1 reports $16,870 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Journey Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Walsh High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natrona County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C Y Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dean Morgan Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Journey Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Casper
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Casper Classical Academy
Standard public school
516 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
433 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Cottonwood Elementary
Standard public school
347 students 12:1 students per teacher
Sagewood Elementary
Standard public school
340 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Pineview Elementary
Standard public school
258 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Bar Nunn Elementary
Standard public school
227 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Journey Elementary
How many students attend Journey Elementary?
Journey Elementary has 348 students enrolled. It is a public school in Casper, WY. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Journey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Journey Elementary is 13.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.4:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Journey Elementary?
45.2% of students at Journey Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wyoming average of 27.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Journey Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Journey Elementary is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Casper, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Journey Elementary?
Journey Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Journey Elementary rank among schools in Casper?
By Resource Investment Index, Journey Elementary ranks #4 of 7 schools in Casper, WY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Casper on the city page.
What other schools are in Natrona County School District #1?
Besides Journey Elementary, Natrona County School District #1 also operates Kelly Walsh High School (2,002 students), Natrona County High School (1,703 students), and C Y Middle School (766 students). See the Natrona County School District #1 district page for the complete list.