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4-J Elementary School

Summary:

4-J Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Gillette, Wyoming, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 41 students. The school is part of the Campbell County School District #1, which is ranked 27th out of 42 school districts in Wyoming and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

4-J Elementary School has experienced fluctuations in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating over the years, ranging from a high of 40th out of 150 schools in 2008-2009 to a low of 149th out of 151 schools in 2016-2017. The school's performance on the WY-TOPP assessments has been mixed, with its 6th-grade students outperforming the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, but its 5th-grade students performing lower in Mathematics. Compared to the nearby Cottonwood Elementary School, 4-J Elementary has lower free and reduced lunch rates, higher per-student spending, and a lower student-teacher ratio.

The fluctuations in 4-J Elementary School's performance and the relative strengths in the upper grades suggest that the school may need to focus on strengthening its curriculum and instructional strategies, particularly in the lower grades and in Mathematics. The school's unique characteristics, such as its low free and reduced lunch rates and high per-student spending, may provide insights into potential areas for improvement and opportunities for collaboration with nearby schools.


Detail:

Public K-6

 2830 Highway 50A
       Gillette, WY  82718

(307) 682-3076

District: Campbell County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
99th of 147 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,206 Help


Students who attend 4-J Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sage Valley Junior High School
High:    Campbell County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  41

Racial breakdown:

White:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details 4-J Elementary School ranks worse than 67.3% of elementary schools in Wyoming. It also ranks 10th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Campbell County School District #1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Campbell County School District #1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at 4-J Elementary School is 9.1, which is the 3rd best among 15 elementary schools in the Campbell County School District #1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at 4-J Elementary School is $24,206, which is the 3rd highest among 15 elementary schools in the Campbell County School District #1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

4-J Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks 4-J Elementary School 99th of 147 Wyoming public elementary schools. (See 4-J Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Campbell County School District #1:

SchoolDigger ranks Campbell County School District #1 27th of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for 4-J Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at 4-J Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 59.10 58th 151 61.6%
2009 66.69 40th 150 73.3%
2014 53.20 70th 147 52.4%
2017 1.58 149th 151 1.3%
2018 45.40 92nd 147 37.4%
2021 65.52 44th 153 71.2%
2022 40.51 96th 144 33.3%
2023 42.66 93rd 146 36.3%
2024 41.84 99th 147 32.7%
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Rank History for White students at 4-J Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.59 67th 103 35.0%
2021 57.51 54th 113 52.2%
2022 37.37 72nd 103 30.1%
2023 39.80 68th 101 32.7%
2024 38.11 75th 105 28.6%
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Data source: test scores: Wyoming Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Open Quote Excellent school. Very small classrooms. Kids get a lot of one on one, because there are only a few kids in each grade. Big, fun playground. Well maintained and very clean. Close Quote



Enrollment information for 4-J Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 44 44
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 47 47
1991 45 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 46
1992 48 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 48
1993 44 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 44
1994 37 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 37
1995 32 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 32
1996 32 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 32
1997 38 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 40
1998 49 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 51
1999 49 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 51
2000 51 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 52
2001 62 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 63
2002 41 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 44
2003 41 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 44
2004 39 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2005 39 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2006 35 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2007 35 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 39
2008 39 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 41
2009 36 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 37
2010 36 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 37
2011 38 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 39
2012 34 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 37
2013 36 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 38
2014 39 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 40
2015 35 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 36
2016 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 33
2017 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 43
2018 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 42
2019 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40
2020 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38
2021 37 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37
2022 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 42
2023 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 41

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at 4-J Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 44 n/a n/a n/a
1990 47 4.0 11.7 n/a
1991 46 4.0 11.5 2.2
1992 48 4.0 12.0 8.3
1993 44 0.0 0.0 0
1994 37 0.0 0.0 10.8
1995 32 3.0 10.7 6.3
1996 32 3.0 10.7 6.3
1997 40 4.0 10.0 20
1998 51 4.0 12.8 17.6
1999 51 4.6 11.1 29.4
2000 52 2.6 20.0 19.2
2001 63 2.5 25.2 25.4
2002 44 4.9 9.0 18.2
2003 44 4.9 9.0 18.2
2004 41 4.8 8.5 12.2
2005 41 5.1 8.0 14.6
2006 39 5.5 7.1 12.8
2007 39 6.1 6.4 7.7
2008 41 6.4 6.4 12.2
2009 37 5.9 6.2 13.5
2010 37 5.9 6.2 18.9
2011 39 n/a n/a 12.8
2012 37 4.9 7.4 8.1
2013 38 n/a n/a 10.5
2014 40 5.0 8.0 10
2015 36 5.0 7.2 19.4
2016 33 5.0 6.6 18.2
2017 43 4.5 9.4 9.3
2018 42 4.3 9.6 9.5
2019 40 4.3 9.3 7.5
2020 38 4.4 8.6 7.9
2021 37 4.6 8.0 8.1
2022 42 4.4 9.3 11.9
2023 41 4.5 9.1 9.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio 4-J Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 44 n/a n/a n/a
1990 47 4.0 11.7 n/a
1991 46 4.0 11.5 2.2
1992 48 4.0 12.0 8.3
1993 44 0.0 0.0 0
1994 37 0.0 0.0 10.8
1995 32 3.0 10.7 6.3
1996 32 3.0 10.7 6.3
1997 40 4.0 10.0 20
1998 51 4.0 12.8 17.6
1999 51 4.6 11.1 29.4
2000 52 2.6 20.0 19.2
2001 63 2.5 25.2 25.4
2002 44 4.9 9.0 18.2
2003 44 4.9 9.0 18.2
2004 41 4.8 8.5 12.2
2005 41 5.1 8.0 14.6
2006 39 5.5 7.1 12.8
2007 39 6.1 6.4 7.7
2008 41 6.4 6.4 12.2
2009 37 5.9 6.2 13.5
2010 37 5.9 6.2 18.9
2011 39 n/a n/a 12.8
2012 37 4.9 7.4 8.1
2013 38 n/a n/a 10.5
2014 40 5.0 8.0 10
2015 36 5.0 7.2 19.4
2016 33 5.0 6.6 18.2
2017 43 4.5 9.4 9.3
2018 42 4.3 9.6 9.5
2019 40 4.3 9.3 7.5
2020 38 4.4 8.6 7.9
2021 37 4.6 8.0 8.1
2022 42 4.4 9.3 11.9
2023 41 4.5 9.1 9.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for 4-J Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $209 (0.9%) $23,573 (99.1%) $23,781
2020 $411 (1.6%) $24,501 (98.4%) $24,912
2021 $1,325 (4.7%) $26,787 (95.3%) $28,112
2022 $826 (3.6%) $22,158 (96.4%) $22,984
2023 $2,016 (8.3%) $22,190 (91.7%) $24,206

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on 4-J Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (4-J Elementary School)57.177.8
 20.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Campbell County School District #1)61.261.3
 0.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)60.859.8
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students4041
 2.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White4041
 2.5%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients7.5%9.8%
 2.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about 4-J Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 41 students attended 4-J Elementary School.

Students at 4-J Elementary School are 100% White.

Students who attend 4-J Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sage Valley Junior High School
High : Campbell County High School

4-J Elementary School ranks 99th of 147 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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