James Weldon Johnson School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025New York, New York 10029 · New York City Geographic District # 4
#2241 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#41645 of 50,301 nationally
About James Weldon Johnson School
James Weldon Johnson School is a public elementary located in New York, in the New York City Geographic District # 4 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 516 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 25.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2241st of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (87th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 516.
There are 320 schools in New York; James Weldon Johnson School ranks 269th of 305 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)23%
- Reading proficiency (30%)31%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)95.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.2
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 James Weldon Johnson School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 23%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James Weldon Johnson School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Tag Young Scholars
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Frequently asked questions
Is James Weldon Johnson School a good school?
James Weldon Johnson School has a Success Index (US) of 25.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2241 of 2,536 in New York. 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 James Weldon Johnson School rank in New York?
James Weldon Johnson School ranks #2241 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #41645 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James Weldon Johnson School?
James Weldon Johnson School had 516 students in 2025.
Is James Weldon Johnson School a elementary school or a high school?
James Weldon Johnson School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James Weldon Johnson School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of James Weldon Johnson School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.