Verda James Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

701 Carriage Ln, Casper, WY

East Casper Neighborhood

Natrona County School District No. 1

448 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Jodi Frazier

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
62%

Reading Proficiency
66%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

66%

Math Proficiency

62%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 29	Full Time Teachers 29
Teachers in First or Second Year 6.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

549:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.9%	Female 49.1%
White 80.6%	Hispanic 11.2%
Two or more races 6.3%	Native American 1.1%
Black <1%	Asian or Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

10/3/2024

so my son, a student who has been with Verda James all the way since kindergarten, who is now in fifth grade… I have to say I am highly, highly disappointed in how 50% of the staff have treated him, along with allowed other children to treat him as well as children treating children awful. never in...

4.0 parent

7/13/2020

I absolutely love that my children go here. I wasn't happy with the curriculum that my neighborhood school was using, so we chose Verda and it has been an overwhelmingly positive experience. Great group of kids, caring staff, family friendly atmosphere. We love Verda James!

4.0 other

5/11/2016

Very good school....staff were very friendly. We are moving back for next year and trying to get my 2 boys back but there but there is a waiting list.

5.0 parent

6/25/2014

My daughter went to this school 2013-2014 school year and loved it. Teachers really care about the students. I agree with other poster- principal is very involved and cares. Only complaint is communication with teacher about my child was difficult. No replies to emails or phone calls. Other than tha...

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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Wyoming Natrona County Casper 82609 East Casper

Verda James Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Casper, WY and is served by the Natrona County School District No. 1 in Wyoming. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 448 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Verda James Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $385,187. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kelly Walsh High School, Wyoming Behavioral Institute, Natrona County High School, and more. Learn more about what Casper has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Verda James Elementary School.

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