At a glance
Reported students
535
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47.16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
57th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
584
Harry E. James Elementary: 535 reported students.
State peer staffing position
11th percentile
11.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 538
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Harry E. James Elementary
Harry E. James Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Hopewell. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Hopewell City Public Schools. NCES reports 535 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 57th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, below the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.9%). English learners represent 5.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Harry E. James Elementary
- 1How do the reported 11.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.17
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.8%
- Hispanic17.9%
- Black57%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hopewell City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Patrick Copeland Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
579 reported students
Dupont Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
589 reported students
Woodlawn Pre-School Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
307 reported students
Carter G. Woodson Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
803 reported students
New HOPE Academy
Other · Grades Not reported
Enrollment not reported
Hopewell High
High · Grades 09–12
1,136 reported students
Public schools near Harry E. James Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dupont Elementary Elementary · Hopewell City Public Schools | KG–05 | 589 | 1.4 mi |
| Patrick Copeland Elementary Elementary · Hopewell City Public Schools | KG–05 | 579 | 1.7 mi |
| Middle Road Elementary Elementary · Prince George County Public Schools | PK–05 | 769 | 2.2 mi |
| L.L. Beazley Elementary Elementary · Prince George County Public Schools | PK–05 | 507 | 3.7 mi |
| Enon Elementary Elementary · Chesterfield County Public Schools | PK–05 | 691 | 4 mi |
| Tussing Elementary Elementary · Colonial Heights City Public Schools | PK–05 | 652 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Harry E. James Elementary
What grades does Harry E. James Elementary serve?
Harry E. James Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hopewell City Public Schools.
How many students attend Harry E. James Elementary?
Harry E. James Elementary reported 535 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 57th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 538 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Harry E. James Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 11.3:1, based on 535 students and 47.16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Harry E. James Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Harry E. James Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hopewell City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Harry E. James Elementary in?
Harry E. James Elementary is part of Hopewell City Public Schools, based in Hopewell, VA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Harry E. James Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dupont Elementary (1.4 mi), Patrick Copeland Elementary (1.7 mi), Middle Road Elementary (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.