Enrollment
348
Wyoming · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 11.4:1 Wyoming avg
+22% 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
What stands out at Journey Elementary
Journey Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Casper, Wyoming, enrolling 348 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 45.2% of students qualify for free meals, 65% above the Wyoming average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 348 puts it in the larger third of Wyoming schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 347 scored Wyoming schools.
Against 40 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #23.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Natrona County School District #1 spends $16,139 per pupil, 28% below the Wyoming average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Casper's public schools, it stands alongside Casper Classical Academy (516 students): Journey Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 16.6:1).
Natrona County School District #1 also operates Kelly Walsh High School (2,002 students) and Natrona County High School (1,703 students) alongside Journey Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Journey Elementary compares
Journey Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,139
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wyoming avg of $22,313
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Natrona County School District #1, which includes Journey Elementary.
$16,139
Per student
-28%
vs Wyoming
Avg $22,313
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 2,002
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wyoming, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~348 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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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 public school in Casper, WY.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Journey Elementary a good school?
Journey Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Wyoming schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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