W. R. James Sr. Elementary School

41 Pinetree Lane
Willingboro, NJ 08046
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 382 students in grades Kindergarten-4, W. R. James Sr. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

W. R. James Sr. Elementary School's student population of 382 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
382 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

W. R. James Sr. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W. R. James Sr. Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
#2011 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
26%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of W. R. James Sr. Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-24%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
24%
32%
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Black
67%
15%
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White
4%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W. R. James Sr. Elementary School's ranking?
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School is ranked #2011 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are W. R. James Sr. Elementary School often compared to?
W. R. James Sr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twin Hills Elementary School, Hawthorne Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend W. R. James Sr. Elementary School?
382 students attend W. R. James Sr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of W. R. James Sr. Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W. R. James Sr. Elementary School?
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does W. R. James Sr. Elementary School offer ?
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is W. R. James Sr. Elementary School part of?
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School is part of Willingboro Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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