W. R. James Sr. Elementary School
WILLINGBORO, NJ · Willingboro Public School District · Grades 1-4
1,222nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 8%· Stable
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks W. R. James Sr. Elementary School 1,222nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 8% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 5th in 2019 to 8th in 2025.
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 185 students tested
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 387 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 78.2% | 61.5% | ▼ 16.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 11.3% | 26.9% | ▲ 15.6 pts | |
| White | 3.6% | 5.7% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 3.6% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 2.7% | 1.0% | ▼ 1.7 pts |
Homes near W. R. James Sr. Elementary School
Typical home value $359K in zip 08046 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near W. R. James Sr. Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Benjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter SchoolBenjamin Banneker Preparatory Charter School · 0.7 mi away · charter1,114th of 1,324
ELA 38% · Math 16% - –J.C.Stuart ECDCWillingboro Public School District · 0.9 mi away
- 3Hawthorne Park Elementary SchoolWillingboro Public School District · 1.5 mi away1,053rd of 1,324
ELA 34% · Math 27% - 4Mildred Magowan Elementary SchoolEdgewater Park Township School District · 1.8 mi away807th of 1,324
ELA 42% · Math 44% - –Garfield ECDCWillingboro Public School District · 1.9 mi away
- 4Delran Intermediate SchoolDelran Township School District · 2 mi away846th of 1,324
ELA 42% · Math 42% - 2Twin Hills Elementary SchoolWillingboro Public School District · 2.2 mi away1,167th of 1,324
ELA 29% · Math 19% - 4Beverly City School DistrictBeverly City School District · 2.3 mi away872nd of 1,324
ELA 44% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is W. R. James Sr. Elementary School in?
W. R. James Sr. Elementary School is part of the Willingboro Public School District district in WILLINGBORO, New Jersey.
Is W. R. James Sr. Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks W. R. James Sr. Elementary School 1,222nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 8% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of W. R. James Sr. Elementary School?
Black 62%, Hispanic 27%, White 6%, Two or more races 4% (387 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near W. R. James Sr. Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08046 is $359K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.