William S. James Elementary School

William S James Elementary serves Pre-K through 5th grade.

William S. James Elementary has a student population of 470.

William S. James Elementary serves K-5th grades.

The student to teacher ratio at William S. James Elementary is 15:1.

There is one full time counselor employed at William S. James Elementary.

Students can participate in numerous clubs and activities at William S. James Elementary.

William S. James Elementary was named in honor of a Maryland state politician.

William S. James Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

1 Laurentum Pky, Abingdon, MD

Harford County Public Schools

442 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
31%

Reading Proficiency
45%

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

45%

Math Proficiency

31%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

15:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

23.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

480:1

Student Diversity

Male

54.5%

Female

45.5%

White

67.8%

Black

11.3%

Two or more races

8.5%

Hispanic

7.6%

Asian or Pacific Islander

4.4%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

10/30/2025

Principal seems to be more concerned about keeping numbers instead of actually helping kids. Teachers seem miserable and burnt out by not having proper support.

5.0 parent

5/5/2025

Great school Our children loved the school and we are greatly thankful to be part of this school.

2.0 parent

5/4/2025

I have very mixed reviews about William S James and my review would have been 5 stars in every category with the previous administration. Unfortunately, when the new principal came in and the old AP left the entire environment of the school changed. The warm and friendly feeling you would get when y...

5.0 parent

4/1/2025

It’s been wonderful to have a school right in the community! Both of my sons have loved this school. The teachers communicate really well & we always enjoy the events held by the PTA that bring all of the families together.

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Maryland Harford County Abingdon 21009

William S. James Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Abingdon, MD, in the Bel Air South neighborhood, and is served by the Harford County Public Schools in Maryland. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 442 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 45% are proficient in reading. William S. James Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $452,385. Discover additional schools in the area, like Patterson Mill High School, New Covenant Christian School, Grace Classical Academy, and more. Learn more about what Abingdon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near William S. James Elementary School.

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