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James River Elementary

PublicGrades 0–5
Williamsburg, Virginia · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students449
Student:Teacher11.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch64%
Title INo

Key Indicators

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

State avg: 480
449
Total Enrollment
State avg: 66%
64%-1.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.8:1
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 449 students. It is part of the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

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
11.8:1 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 Enrollment449
White24.1%
Hispanic / Latino48.8%
Black / African American17.8%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races9.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
24.1%
Hispanic
48.8%
Black
17.8%
Asian
0.2%
Two+
9.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

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 %64%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)