Serving 449 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James River 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 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: James River Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Williamsburg, VA, covering approximately 14.4 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest zone edge located about 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
James River Elementary School's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
449 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1908
School Calendar
School Rankings
James River 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 James River Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#1458 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James River Elementary School's ranking?
James River Elementary School is ranked #1458 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are James River Elementary School often compared to?
James River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laurel Lane Elementary School, Matoaka Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend James River Elementary School?
449 students attend James River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of James River Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James River Elementary School?
James River Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does James River Elementary School offer ?
James River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is James River Elementary School part of?
James River Elementary School is part of Williamsburg-James City County School District.
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