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About this school
Harry E James Elementary School is
a suburban public school
in Hopewell, Virginia that is part of Hopewell City School District.
It serves 535 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.1:1.
Its teachers have had 42 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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74%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Last updated May 1, 2026
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Harry E James Elementary School
$15,821
raised using DonorsChoose
42
projects
funded
20
teachers
funded
147
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
6
projects for
books
4
projects
for
art supplies
Harry E James Elementary School has received support from
88 individuals from Virginia and
59 individuals out-of-state.
