VirginiaSchoolsJames River Elementary

James River Elementary

PublicGrades 05
Williamsburg, Virginia · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students445
Student:Teacher11.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch65%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 483
445
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
65%-0.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

James River Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Williamsburg, Virginia. The school enrolls 445 students. It is part of the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictWilliamsburg-James City County Public Schools
County51095
CityWilliamsburg
ZIP23185
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510402000705

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment445
White24.1%
Hispanic / Latino45.7%
Black / African American19.9%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Two or More Races9.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
24.1%
Hispanic
45.7%
Black
19.9%
Asian
0.5%
Two+
9.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %65%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)