Serving 535 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harry E. James Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harry E. James Elementary School's student population of 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
535 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
HEJ Is The Best School In The World!
School Rankings
Harry E. James Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harry E. James Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1660 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
57%
21%
White
14%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harry E. James Elementary School's ranking?
Harry E. James Elementary School is ranked #1660 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Harry E. James Elementary School often compared to?
Harry E. James Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dupont Elementary School, Patrick Copeland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Harry E. James Elementary School?
535 students attend Harry E. James Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Harry E. James Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harry E. James Elementary School?
Harry E. James Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harry E. James Elementary School offer ?
Harry E. James Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harry E. James Elementary School part of?
Harry E. James Elementary School is part of Hopewell City School District.
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