W. R. James Sr. Elementary School

www.willingboroschools.org/o/w-r-james-elementary-school

348 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

W. R. James Sr. Elementary School, located on Pinetree Lane in Willingboro, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Willingboro Public School District. As a primary school, it is committed to fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and a supportive learning environment for young students in the community. The school emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging students to explore their interests through a structured and nurturing curriculum.

The school operates as a central part of the Willingboro neighborhood, reflecting the district’s dedication to providing accessible public education. With a focus on community engagement and student success, W. R. James Sr. Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to middle school by instilling core values of respect, responsibility, and academic curiosity. Teachers and staff work collaboratively to provide an inclusive atmosphere that prioritizes both the intellectual and personal development of every child who walks through their doors.

348

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W. R. James Sr. Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	100
Black	216
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
216 (62.1 %)
Hispanic
100 (28.7 %)
White
19 (5.5 %)
Two or More
6 (1.7 %)
American Indian
4 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Willingboro Public School District
Phone:	(609)835-8940
Website:	http://www.willingboroschools.org/o/w-r-james-elementary-school
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	280
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 84

Ungraded 25