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#4660 of 4,742 schools in NY
James Weldon Johnson School
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 4 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 4 elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
176 E 115TH ST, New York, NY 10029
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James Weldon Johnson School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James Weldon Johnson School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 99Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,308
Median home value
$818,100
Median rent
$1,183/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
7%
Poverty rate
30.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10029; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooke SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Harbor Science and Arts Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–9 | 0.2 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Mosaic Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 236 | Compare → |
| PS 102 Jacques CartierEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 236 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District # 4
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #26 of 28
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
James Weldon Johnson School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Weldon Johnson School
James Weldon Johnson School is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 4, serving approximately 579 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #4,660 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Weldon Johnson School
What grades does James Weldon Johnson School serve?
James Weldon Johnson School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend James Weldon Johnson School?
James Weldon Johnson School has an enrollment of approximately 579 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Weldon Johnson School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Weldon Johnson School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Weldon Johnson School rank in NY?
James Weldon Johnson School ranks #4,660 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is James Weldon Johnson School's MySchoolScout rating?
James Weldon Johnson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at James Weldon Johnson School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James Weldon Johnson School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is James Weldon Johnson School a charter school?
No, James Weldon Johnson School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Weldon Johnson School a Title I school?
No, James Weldon Johnson School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Weldon Johnson School?
93.1% of students at James Weldon Johnson School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 579
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.1%
- Phone
- (212) 876-5522
- Area population (ZIP 10029)
- 74,848
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10029; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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