- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 341800001282 · Willingboro, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 15.1:1 · 6.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Willingboro High School (845 students)
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 387 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Willingboro Hi
Willingboro High School
845 students
- Willingboro Me
Willingboro Memorial Middle School
550 students
- James a Cotten
James a Cotten Intermediate School
542 students
- This school
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School
408 students
- J.C.Stuart Ecd
J.C.Stuart Ecdc
365 students
- Hawthorne Park
Hawthorne Park Elementary School
354 students
What this shows W. R. James Sr. Elementary School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How W. R. James Sr. Elementary School compares
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$24,277
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
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.
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
District finance for Willingboro Public School District reports $24,277 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~408 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), up 39.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.