Enrollment
348
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 560451000247
Journey Elementary — Casper, WY
Federal NCES profile for Journey Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Natrona County School District #1 · Wyoming
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 11.7:1 Wyoming avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.2%
vs 27.4% Wyoming avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Journey Elementary compares with Wyoming and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Journey Elementary reports 348 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 35% above the Wyoming state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 45.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 65% above the Wyoming average and 13% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 435 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 43.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Natrona County School District #1 spends $17,459 per pupil district-wide, below the Wyoming average of $24,788 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 20.6% from local sources (property taxes), 64.3% from the state, and 15.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Journey Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Wyoming state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Wyoming | Wyoming avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 35% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▲ 65% | 27.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 80% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 65% above the Wyoming average of 27.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
— 35% above state mean
Top 90% in Wyoming — lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,459
per pupil, district-wide
— below Wyoming avg of $24,788
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Per 435 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 348 Top 80% in Wyoming — larger than 20% of 351 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 15.8:1 +35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 45.2% +65% vs state
NCES ID 560451000247
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.8
Students per counselor 435:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 43.7%
In-school suspensions 18
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Natrona County School District #1, which includes Journey Elementary.
$17,459
Per student
-30%
vs Wyoming
Avg $24,788
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 20.6%
State 64.3%
Federal 15.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,002
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,703
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
Similar other schools in Casper
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Casper Classical Academy
Standard public school
516 students 15:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
433 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Cottonwood Elementary
Standard public school
347 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Sagewood Elementary
Standard public school
340 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Pineview Elementary
Standard public school
258 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Bar Nunn Elementary
Standard public school
227 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Journey Elementary
How many students attend Journey Elementary?
Journey Elementary has 348 students enrolled. It is a other school in Casper, WY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Journey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Journey Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 35% higher than the Wyoming average of 11.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Casper, WY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Journey Elementary?
Journey Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.