Serving 445 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James River Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 445 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
James River Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James River Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend James River Elementary School?
445 students attend James River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of James River Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James River Elementary School?
James River Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does James River Elementary School offer ?
James River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James River Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 445 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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