William S. James Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Abingdon, Maryland 21009 · Harford County Public Schools
#281 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland
#19255 of 50,301 nationally
About William S. James Elementary
William S. James Elementary is a public elementary located in Abingdon, in the Harford County Public Schools school district of Maryland, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 463 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 281st of 879 ranked elementary schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (43th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 463.
There are 3 schools in Abingdon; William S. James Elementary ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)48%
- Reading proficiency (30%)51%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)29.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for William S. James Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near William S. James Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Abingdon Elementary
Abingdon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
641 students · 1.6 km away
Emmorton Elementary
Bel Air · Public elementary · Grades K–5
584 students · 2.0 km away
Patterson Mill High School
Bel Air · Public high · Grades 9–12
839 students · 3.2 km away
Patterson Mill Middle School
Bel Air · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students · 3.2 km away
Old Post Road Elementary
Abingdon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students · 3.6 km away
Ring Factory Elementary
Bel Air · Public elementary · Grades K–5
541 students · 4.2 km away
Church Creek Elementary
Belcamp · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
732 students · 5.1 km away
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary
Bel Air · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,071 students · 5.7 km away
Bel Air Middle
Bel Air · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,080 students · 6.1 km away
Edgewood Elementary
Edgewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students · 6.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Maryland with a comparable Enrollment.
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463 students
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463 students
Mount Airy Elementary
Mount Airy · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
462 students
Strathmore Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
464 students
Robert Goddard Montessori
Seabrook · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
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Frequently asked questions
Is William S. James Elementary a good school?
William S. James Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 58.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #281 of 879 in Maryland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does William S. James Elementary rank in Maryland?
William S. James Elementary ranks #281 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland and #19255 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend William S. James Elementary?
William S. James Elementary had 463 students in 2025.
Is William S. James Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
William S. James Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near William S. James Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of William S. James Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.