Enrollment
408
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Willingboro, NJ
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for W. R. James Sr. Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341800001282
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Willingboro · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W. R. James Sr. Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Willingboro, NJ.
School address
District: Willingboro Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341800001282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.3%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W. R. James Sr. Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at W. R. James Sr. Elementary School
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Willingboro, New Jersey, enrolling 408 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15.1:1 is larger than about 91% of New Jersey schools and 28% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 6.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 408 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 675 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #625, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Willingboro's elementary schools, it stands alongside James a Cotten Intermediate School (542 students): W. R. James Sr. Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 11.5:1).
Willingboro Public School District also operates Willingboro High School (845 students) and Willingboro Memorial Middle School (550 students) alongside W. R. James Sr. Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How W. R. James Sr. Elementary School compares
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 28% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 79% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,221
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
White 5.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, W. R. James Sr. Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Willingboro Public School District, which includes W. R. James Sr. Elementary School.
$22,221
Per student
-11%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.0%
State 58.5%
Federal 6.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How W. R. James Sr. Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willingboro High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willingboro Memorial Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James a Cotten Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J.C.Stuart Ecdc | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W. R. James Sr. Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Willingboro
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~408 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about W. R. James Sr. Elementary School
How many students attend W. R. James Sr. Elementary School?
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School has 408 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Willingboro, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W. R. James Sr. Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W. R. James Sr. Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 28% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W. R. James Sr. Elementary School?
6.3% of students at W. R. James Sr. Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W. R. James Sr. Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at W. R. James Sr. Elementary School is African American at 62.3% of enrollment, in Willingboro, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W. R. James Sr. Elementary School?
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does W. R. James Sr. Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Willingboro?
By Resource Investment Index, W. R. James Sr. Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Willingboro, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Willingboro on the city page.
Is W. R. James Sr. Elementary School a good school?
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Willingboro Public School District?
Besides W. R. James Sr. Elementary School, Willingboro Public School District also operates Willingboro High School (845 students), Willingboro Memorial Middle School (550 students), and James a Cotten Intermediate School (542 students). See the Willingboro Public School District district page for the complete list.
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