Ft. Caspar Academy vs. Verda James Elementary School
Should I attend Ft. Caspar Academy or Verda James Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ft. Caspar Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Verda James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ft. Caspar Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
426 students
452 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#16 out of 311 schools in WY
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#97 out of 311 schools in WY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
76
79
Grade 1 Students
74
75
Grade 2 Students
68
75
Grade 3 Students
65
71
Grade 4 Students
65
75
Grade 5 Students
78
77
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
11%
10%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
80%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
