Verda James Elementary School

701 Carriage Lane
Casper, WY 82609
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Verda James 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 63% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50% in WY
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Verda James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Verda James Elementary School's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
452 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Verda James Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Verda James Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WY)
#97 out of 311 schools
(Top 50%)
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63%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Verda James Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
53%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Verda James Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wyoming by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
3%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
10%
14%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
83%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in WY.
0.30
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Verda James Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wyoming by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Verda James Elementary School's ranking?
Verda James Elementary School is ranked #97 out of 311 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Verda James Elementary School often compared to?
Verda James Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ft. Caspar Academy, Summit Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend Verda James Elementary School?
452 students attend Verda James Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Verda James Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Verda James Elementary School?
Verda James Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Verda James Elementary School offer ?
Verda James Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Verda James Elementary School part of?
Verda James Elementary School is part of Natrona County School District #1.

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5   9/6/2013
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education

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