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James Weldon Johnson School

New York, New York · Grades PreK to 8 · New York City Geographic District # 4

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About James Weldon Johnson School

Located in New York, New York, James Weldon Johnson School is a public school for pre-K through grade 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 516 students enrolled. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in New York. With about 46.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.2 students per teacher. New York City Geographic District # 4 runs 29 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. There are 820 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a large city.

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School facts

Address	176 E 115th St, New York, NY 10029
Phone	(212) 876-5522
School district	New York City Geographic District # 4
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	516
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	46.1
Students per teacher	11.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, New York County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360007902246). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does James Weldon Johnson School serve?

James Weldon Johnson School serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend James Weldon Johnson School?

James Weldon Johnson School reported 516 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at James Weldon Johnson School?

About 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 516 students and 46.1 teachers in federal data.

Is James Weldon Johnson School a public or charter school?

James Weldon Johnson School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is James Weldon Johnson School in?

James Weldon Johnson School is part of New York City Geographic District # 4. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-4/

Where is James Weldon Johnson School located?

James Weldon Johnson School is at 176 E 115th St, New York, NY 10029. The phone number is (212) 876-5522.

How many other schools are near James Weldon Johnson School?

There are 820 other schools within 5 miles of James Weldon Johnson School in our directory.