JAMES RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

James River Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools school district, located in Williamsburg, VA with about 498 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, James River Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

James River Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Williamsburg, Virginia, serving as part of the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools district. Situated along the historic Pocahontas Trail, the school serves a diverse student body and is dedicated to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes academic growth and character development, utilizing a curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its core academic program, James River Elementary focuses on building a strong school community through collaboration between staff, students, and families. The school benefits from its location within the WJCC district, which provides students with access to a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, integrated technology in the classroom, and specialized support services. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and engagement, James River Elementary aims to nurture both the intellectual curiosity and the social-emotional well-being of every student who walks through its doors.

For more information, contact James River Elementary at (757) 887-1768 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8901 Pocahontas Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23185
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JAMES RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Williamsburg, VA with about 498 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
498
Teachers:
32.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 498 students

White
37.1%
Hispanic/Latino
27.1%
Black or African American
26.1%
Two or more races
8.0%
Asian
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
46.0%
Male
54.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.