Serving 538 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 22% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harry E. James Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Harry E. James Elementary School's student population of 538 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harry E. James Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harry E. James Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1671 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
11%
18%
Black
67%
22%
White
16%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1671 out of 1,792 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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?
538 students attend Harry E. James Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Harry E. James Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 13:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harry E. James Elementary School part of?
Harry E. James Elementary School is part of Hopewell City PBLC Schs School District.
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