Serving 35 students in grades Kindergarten-6, 4-j Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: 4-J Elementary School serves the southwest part of Gillette, WY, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 628 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with distances to the zone's edge averaging about 19.1 miles and extending up to 30.3 miles at the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
4-j Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
4-j Elementary School's student population of 35 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
35 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
4-j Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 303 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of 4-j Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 303 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
n/a
1%
White
97%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
34.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 4-j Elementary School's ranking?
4-j Elementary School is ranked #118 out of 303 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend 4-j Elementary School?
35 students attend 4-j Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of 4-j Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of 4-j Elementary School?
4-j Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does 4-j Elementary School offer ?
4-j Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is 4-j Elementary School part of?
4-j Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District #1.
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