At a glance
Reported students
516
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46.15
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
306
James Weldon Johnson School: 516 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
11.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about James Weldon Johnson School
James Weldon Johnson School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in New York. It is one of 29 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 4. NCES reports 516 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, close to the New York median of 11.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (78.1%) and Black (18.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking James Weldon Johnson School
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.15 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.6%
- Hispanic78.1%
- Black18.2%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District # 4
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
TAG Young Scholars
Elementary · Grades KG–08
576 reported students
Lexington Academy (The)
Elementary · Grades PK–08
433 reported students
Central Park East II
Elementary · Grades PK–08
407 reported students
PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta
Elementary · Grades PK–08
394 reported students
PS 108 Assemblyman Angelo del Toro Educational Complex
Elementary · Grades PK–08
367 reported students
PS 7 Samuel Stern
Elementary · Grades PK–08
348 reported students
Public schools near James Weldon Johnson School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosaic Preparatory Academy Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 4 | PK–05 | 206 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 102 Jacques Cartier Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 4 | PK–05 | 221 | 0.2 mi |
| PS 7 Samuel Stern Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 4 | PK–08 | 348 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 96 Joseph Lanzetta Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 4 | PK–08 | 394 | 0.3 mi |
| PS 155 William Paca Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 4 | PK–05 | 192 | 0.3 mi |
| Bilingual Bicultural School (The) Elementary · New York City Geographic District # 4 | PK–05 | 291 | 0.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about James Weldon Johnson School
What grades does James Weldon Johnson School serve?
James Weldon Johnson School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New York City Geographic District # 4.
How many students attend James Weldon Johnson School?
James Weldon Johnson School reported 516 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at James Weldon Johnson School?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 516 students and 46.15 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is James Weldon Johnson School a public, charter, or magnet school?
James Weldon Johnson School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 4 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of James Weldon Johnson School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is James Weldon Johnson School in?
James Weldon Johnson School is part of New York City Geographic District # 4, based in New York, NY, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near James Weldon Johnson School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mosaic Preparatory Academy (0.2 mi), PS 102 Jacques Cartier (0.2 mi), PS 7 Samuel Stern (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.