Verda James Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-5 | Natrona County School District #1
Verda James Elementary School is located in Casper, WY and is one of 27 elementary schools in Natrona County School District #1. It is a public school that serves 412 students in grades K-5.
Verda James Elementary School made AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Wyoming in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Verda James Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Verda James Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Wyoming average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Verda James Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Verda James Elementary School made AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Wyoming in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Verda James Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Verda James Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Wyoming average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Verda James Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Woods Learning Center 0.5 miles |  |
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| Summit Elementary School 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Pineview Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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| Manor Heights Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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| University Park Elementary School 1.2 miles | |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 412
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Verda James Elementary School had 25% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Wyoming had 37% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
89%
Hispanic
8%
Two or More Races
1%
Black
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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Natrona County School District #1 District Spending
$13,665Per Pupil
The Natrona County School District #1 spends $13,665 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 37% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Natrona County School District #1 District
16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Verda James Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the PAWS
What is it?
The Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in reading, writing and math grades 3 through 8 and grade 11.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: novice, partially proficient, proficient and advanced. The goal is for students to score at or above the proficient level.
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