Serving 387 students in grades 1-4, W. R. James Sr. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School's student population of 387 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W. R. James Sr. Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1986 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
27%
34%
Black
61%
15%
White
6%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is W. R. James Sr. Elementary School's ranking?
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School is ranked #1986 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are W. R. James Sr. Elementary School often compared to?
W. R. James Sr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twin Hills Elementary School, Hawthorne Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend W. R. James Sr. Elementary School?
387 students attend W. R. James Sr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of W. R. James Sr. Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W. R. James Sr. Elementary School?
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does W. R. James Sr. Elementary School offer ?
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is W. R. James Sr. Elementary School part of?
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School is part of Willingboro Public School District.
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