Helen James Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Helen James Elementary School served 81 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 81 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 20% |
| Black | n/a | 9% |
| White | 99% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Williamsburg School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Helen James Elementary School is Smith Vocational And Agricultural High School (5.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Anne T. Dunphy School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Williamsburg Anne T. Dunphy School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 163 students10
1.1 miles
1 Petticoat Hill
Williamsburg, MA 01096
(413) 268-8421 1.1 PK-6 163 - Easthampton Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public School Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 218 students10
1.6 miles
1 Industrial Parkway
Easthampton, MA 01027
(413) 529-7178 1.6 K-8 218 - Florence John F Kennedy Middle School Math: 50% | Reading: 55%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 615 students10
4.1 miles
100 Bridge Rd
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1489 4.1 6-8 615 - Florence R. K. Finn Ryan Road Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 221 students10
5.4 miles
498 Ryan Road
Florence, MA 01062
(413) 587-1550 5.4 K-5 221
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