Verda James Elementary

www.natronaschools.org/school.php?id=63

444 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Verda James Elementary, located in Casper, Wyoming, is a public school serving students within the Natrona County School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. The school prides itself on utilizing a diverse range of instructional strategies to meet the unique needs of its student body, ensuring that each child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential in a safe and welcoming atmosphere.

In addition to its core curriculum, Verda James Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the partnership between educators, students, and families. The school environment is designed to encourage curiosity and collaboration, often leveraging local resources and district-wide initiatives to enhance the classroom experience. By maintaining high expectations and providing consistent support, the school strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond, serving as a foundational pillar for the surrounding Casper community.

444

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Verda James Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	362
Hispanic	47
Black	4
Asian	1
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

White
362 (81.5 %)
Hispanic
47 (10.6 %)
Two or More
29 (6.5 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Natrona County School District #1
Phone:	(307)253-1100
Website:	http://www.natronaschools.org/school.php?id=63
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	444
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Verda James Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Verda James Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	210	47.3%
Male	234	52.7%

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