James River Elementary

Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools

8901 Pocahontas Trail
Williamsburg, VA 23185

431 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

431

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James River Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	197
Black	86
Asian	2
Two or More	41
American Indian	1

Hispanic
197 (45.7 %)
White
104 (24.1 %)
Black
86 (20.0 %)
Two or More
41 (9.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
Phone:	(757)887-1768
Website:	http://wjccschools.org/jr/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	289
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 78

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 58