Enrollment
516
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Weldon Johnson School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Weldon Johnson School
James Weldon Johnson School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in New York, New York, enrolling 516 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 90.7% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 516 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 774 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #275.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 36/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students) and Ps 171 Patrick Henry (738 students) alongside James Weldon Johnson School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How James Weldon Johnson School compares
James Weldon Johnson School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~516 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
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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.
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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is James Weldon Johnson School a good school?
James Weldon Johnson School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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