- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Abingdon, MD
William S. James Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William S. James Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240039000715
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William S. James Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Abingdon · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
William S. James Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William S. James Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Abingdon, MD.
School address
District: Harford County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240039000715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
William S. James Elementary held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 240039000715 · Abingdon, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 14.9:1 · 27.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Edgewood High (1,440 students)
William S. James Elementary held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
William S. James Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edgewood High
Edgewood High
1,440 students
- Aberdeen High
Aberdeen High
1,396 students
- Bel Air High
Bel Air High
1,341 students
- C. Milton Wrig
C. Milton Wright High
1,291 students
- North Harford
North Harford High
1,204 students
- This school 463
William S. James Elementary
463 students
What this shows William S. James Elementary reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How William S. James Elementary compares
William S. James Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 43% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 56% in Maryland - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 463 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
White 66.5%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, William S. James Elementary is about as mixed as the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harford County Public Schools reports $17,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William S. James Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aberdeen High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bel Air High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C. Milton Wright High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Harford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William S. James Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,341
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about William S. James Elementary
How many students attend William S. James Elementary?
William S. James Elementary has 463 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Abingdon, MD. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William S. James Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William S. James Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 3% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William S. James Elementary?
27.8% of students at William S. James Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William S. James Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William S. James Elementary is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Abingdon, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William S. James Elementary?
William S. James Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 William S. James Elementary rank among public schools in Abingdon?
By Resource Investment Index, William S. James Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Abingdon, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Harford County Public Schools?
Besides William S. James Elementary, Harford County Public Schools also operates Edgewood High (1,440 students), Aberdeen High (1,396 students), and Bel Air High (1,341 students). See the Harford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.