William S. James Elementary

497 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

William S. James Elementary School, located in Abingdon, Maryland, is a public school serving students in Harford County. As part of the Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) system, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and community engagement. The school typically serves a diverse student population from the surrounding residential areas, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare children for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its focus on the "whole child," integrating core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science with opportunities for extracurricular activities and character development. William S. James Elementary prioritizes strong partnerships between parents, staff, and the local community to enhance the educational experience. Through a combination of experienced faculty, a structured academic program, and an emphasis on positive school culture, the institution aims to provide a stable and enriching foundation for its students.

497

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William S. James Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	337
Hispanic	38
Black	56
Asian	22
Two or More	42
American Indian	2

White
337 (67.8 %)
Black
56 (11.3 %)
Two or More
42 (8.5 %)
Hispanic
38 (7.6 %)
Asian
22 (4.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Harford County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)638-3900
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 83

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for William S. James Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	90
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	83

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for William S. James Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	226	45.5%
Male	271	54.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)