Verda James Elementary School in Casper, Wyoming on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Verda James Elementary School is an urban public school in Casper, Wyoming that is part of Natrona County School District 1. It serves 448 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.6:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

448 Students

27 Teachers

701 Carriage Ln

Casper, WY 82609 View local requests

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

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Verda James Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Verda James Elementary School Demographics

21%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

10%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Verda James Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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