Harry E. James Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hopewell, Virginia 23860 · Hopewell City Public Schools
#877 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#15721 of 50,301 nationally
About Harry E. James Elementary
Harry E. James Elementary is a public elementary located in Hopewell, in the Hopewell City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 535 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 877th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 535.
There are 6 schools in Hopewell; Harry E. James Elementary ranks 1st of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)75%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)101.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.4
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 Harry E. James Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 101.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Harry E. James Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Carter G. Woodson Middle
Hopewell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students · 1.4 km away
Woodlawn Pre-School Learning Center
Hopewell · Public other · Grades PK–PK
307 students · 1.9 km away
Dupont Elementary
Hopewell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
589 students · 2.3 km away
Hopewell High
Hopewell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,136 students · 2.5 km away
Patrick Copeland Elementary
Hopewell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
579 students · 2.8 km away
Middle Road Elementary
Prince George · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
769 students · 3.5 km away
L.L. Beazley Elementary
Prince George · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students · 5.9 km away
Enon Elementary
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
691 students · 6.4 km away
Tussing Elementary
Colonial Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
652 students · 7.0 km away
Elizabeth Davis Middle
Chester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,364 students · 7.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
George W. Carver Intermediate
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535 students
Jackson Davis Elementary
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535 students
Falling Branch Elementary
Christiansburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
Preston Park Elementary
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
Carlin Springs Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students
Forestdale Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
537 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Harry E. James Elementary a good school?
Harry E. James Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 63.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #877 of 1,142 in Virginia. 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 Harry E. James Elementary rank in Virginia?
Harry E. James Elementary ranks #877 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #15721 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Harry E. James Elementary?
Harry E. James Elementary had 535 students in 2025.
Is Harry E. James Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Harry E. James Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Harry E. James Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Harry E. James Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.