Journey Elementary

2014 Hickory Street
Casper, WY 82604

www.natronaschools.org/school.php?id=71

396 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Journey Elementary, located at 2014 Hickory Street in Casper, Wyoming, is a primary education institution operating under the Natrona County School District. As a public elementary school, it focuses on fostering a foundational learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. The school is committed to preparing its young students for future success by providing a supportive atmosphere and a curriculum aligned with state educational standards.

Beyond its core academics, Journey Elementary serves as a vital part of the Casper community, working to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and family involvement. The school utilizes various resources provided by the Natrona County School District to offer students a well-rounded experience, which typically includes opportunities for extracurricular activities and specialized support services. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, parents, and students, Journey Elementary aims to create an inclusive space where children are encouraged to reach their full potential.

396

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Journey Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	42
Black	4
Two or More	40
American Indian	10

White
300 (75.8 %)
Hispanic
42 (10.6 %)
Two or More
40 (10.1 %)
American Indian
10 (2.5 %)
Black
4 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Natrona County School District #1
Phone:	(307)253-3700
Website:	http://www.natronaschools.org/school.php?id=71
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	396
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 66

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Journey Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	66
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	47

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Journey Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	199	50.3%
Male	197	49.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)