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
44%

Reading Proficiency
60%

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

60%

Math Proficiency

44%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 31	Full Time Teachers 31
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 54.4%	Female 45.6%
White 66.5%	Black 11.2%
Two or more races 9.1%	Hispanic 7.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander 5.2%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

6/13/2026

Whoever just gave this school five stars is clearly trying to say face. I currently have two children at the school and will be seeking boundary exemptions over the summer so that they can attend a different school in the fall. If that fails, then I’ll homeschool. Point being, there is no way my kid...

5.0 teacher

6/7/2026

As a staff member at WSJ, no school is perfect and there is always room for growth, but I love our school and the people who work there. Every day, I see a team of dedicated teachers and staff working hard to support students and families. From our office staff, para educators, custodians, cafeteria...

2.0 parent

6/6/2026

I would give this school 2 stars. The teachers themselves are wonderful and genuinely care about their students. The PTA is also exceptional and very involved in creating a positive community for families.Unfortunately, the biggest issue is student behavior and the lack of meaningful consequences. B...

2.0 parent

5/8/2026

This school caters to children with behavior problems that act out for attention and need coddling to succeed. That's where all the resources go, leaving the vast majority of students feeling invisible, unsupported, and confused as to why their poorly-behaved classmates are rewarded with candy and M...

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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 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% 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 $472,237. Discover additional schools in the area, like Patterson Mill High School, Bel Air High School, New Covenant Christian School, 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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