- Enrollment
- 1,277
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Williamsburg, VA
James River Elementary
Federal NCES profile for James River Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510402000705
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James River Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Williamsburg · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
James River Elementary has class sizes smaller than 84% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James River Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Williamsburg, VA.
School address
NCES ID 510402000705 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
James River Elementary held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 510402000705 · Williamsburg, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 11.5:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Warhill High (1,277 students)
James River Elementary held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
James River Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warhill High
Warhill High
1,277 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High
1,247 students
- Jamestown High
Jamestown High
1,243 students
- Stonehouse Ele
Stonehouse Elementary
838 students
- Lois Hornsby M
Lois Hornsby Middle
805 students
- This school 449
James River Elementary
449 students
What this shows James River Elementary reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How James River Elementary compares
James River Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 15% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 16% in Virginia - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,756
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.8%
White 24.1%
African American 17.8%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, James River Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools reports $14,756 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James River Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warhill High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jamestown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stonehouse Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lois Hornsby Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James River Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,247
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Williamsburg
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Stonehouse Elementary
Standard public school
838 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Magruder Elementary
Standard public school
610 students
Matoaka Elementary
Standard public school
595 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Matthew Whaley Elementary
Standard public school
485 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Waller Mill Elementary
Standard public school
445 students
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~449 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about James River Elementary
How many students attend James River Elementary?
James River Elementary has 449 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Williamsburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James River Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at James River Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James River Elementary?
66.4% of students at James River Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James River Elementary?
The largest demographic group at James River Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment, in Williamsburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James River Elementary?
James River Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James River Elementary rank among elementary schools in Williamsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, James River Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Williamsburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Williamsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?
Besides James River Elementary, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools also operates Warhill High (1,277 students), Lafayette High (1,247 students), and Jamestown High (1,243 students). See the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools district page for the complete list.