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Journey Elementary

2401 Hickory Street, Casper, WY, 82604

About Journey Elementary

Journey Elementary is a public elementary school located in Casper, Wyoming, in a small city setting. The school has about 374 students, from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade. There are 24 full-time equivalent teachers for every 16 students, but there are no full-time school counselors. The student body is nearly evenly split by gender, with 49% female and 51% male students, and includes 53% economically disadvantaged students, reflecting diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. At Journey Elementary, 22% of students did well enough in math and 27% did well enough in reading. These numbers show where students need to improve their academic skills. The school emphasizes core literacy and numeracy skills while offering enrichment opportunities that promote problem-solving, creativity, and community engagement. Journey Elementary is in a residential area of Casper, which is good for the school because the community is supportive and involved. Overall, the school does a good job of giving students chances and paying attention in class. They are always working to improve academic outcomes.

Journey Elementary Contact Information

Address

2401 Hickory Street, Casper, WY, 82604

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Phone

(307) 253-3700

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 27% in Reading.
24
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
374
Total Students
$59780
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 135 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Journey Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 76.74%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 10.16%
Black 0.53%
Two+ Races 9.36%
Native Am. 3.21%
White
76.74%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
10.16%
Black
0.53%
Two+ Races
9.36%
Native Am.
3.21%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 374
48.93%
183 Female
51.07%
191 Male

Student Population

374 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

467 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Journey Elementary School in Casper, Wyoming, is making a difference in the neighborhood! The school is in the Natrona County School District, which has seen big jumps in its Wyoming Accountability School Performance ratings. Journey Elementary is probably doing better because the district is focusing on using teaching methods that are based on evidence, getting staff to work together more, and having high expectations for all students.

DonorsChoose is a nonprofit that helps schools get the supplies and resources they need. It also helps the school. Journey Elementary is making a good learning environment for its students with help from people in Wyoming and other places. There isn't a lot of news about Journey Elementary, but it's part of a thriving community that values education and student success.

FAQ

Q1. What is Journey Elementary's goal?

Ans. Journey Elementary wants to help students learn in ways that are important to them and help them do well in school and grow as people.

Q2. What does the school do to make students love learning?

Ans. Teachers make lessons interesting that make students want to learn and help them see how what they learn can be used in real life.

Q3. What does Journey Elementary do to encourage kindness and respect?

Ans. Empathy, cooperation, and respectful communication are all important parts of positive behavior practices and daily interactions.

Q4. How do you help students with their schoolwork?

Ans.The school gives students structured lessons, feedback, and extra help to help them move forward with confidence.

Q5. What does Journey Elementary do for the community?

Ans.A strong school community makes students feel like they belong, helps them, and encourages them to do well.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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