- Enrollment
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New York, NY
James Weldon Johnson School
Federal NCES profile for James Weldon Johnson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360007902246
👥 S:T ratio 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Weldon Johnson School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #85 of 164
- schools in New York · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.1:1
- students per teacher
- 90.7%
- free-lunch eligible
James Weldon Johnson School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Weldon Johnson School ranks #85 of 164 schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 4 · New York
NCES ID 360007902246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+53 students YoY
James Weldon Johnson School grew from 526 students in 2022-23 to 579 in 2023-24 (+10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.3 → 48.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+53 students YoY 360007902246 · New York, NY Other · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 10.1:1 · 90.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students)
James Weldon Johnson School grew from 526 students in 2022-23 to 579 in 2023-24 (+10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 51.3 → 48.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
James Weldon Johnson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manhattan Cent
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics
1,657 students
- Ps 171 Patrick
Ps 171 Patrick Henry
738 students
- Tag Young Scho 576
Tag Young Scholars
576 students
- Esperanza Prep 528
Esperanza Preparatory Academy
528 students
- This school 516
James Weldon Johnson School
516 students
- Central Park E 481
Central Park East High School
481 students
What this shows James Weldon Johnson School reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Weldon Johnson School compares
James Weldon Johnson School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.7% | ▲ 61% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in New York - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.1%
African American 18.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 1.2%
White 0.6%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, James Weldon Johnson School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How James Weldon Johnson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 171 Patrick Henry | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tag Young Scholars | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esperanza Preparatory Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Park East High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Weldon Johnson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~516 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about James Weldon Johnson School
How many students attend James Weldon Johnson School?
James Weldon Johnson School has 516 students enrolled. It is a public school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), up 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Weldon Johnson School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Weldon Johnson School is 10.1:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Weldon Johnson School?
90.7% of students at James Weldon Johnson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Weldon Johnson School?
The largest demographic group at James Weldon Johnson School is Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Weldon Johnson School?
James Weldon Johnson School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does James Weldon Johnson School rank among schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, James Weldon Johnson School ranks #85 of 164 schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 4?
Besides James Weldon Johnson School, New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students), Ps 171 Patrick Henry (738 students), and Tag Young Scholars (576 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 4 district page for the complete list.