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James Weldon Johnson School

176 E 115TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10029

Ranked 1866 of 2292 in new york

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James Weldon Johnson School

176 E 115TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10029

About James Weldon Johnson School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 20%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 20% in Math and 32% in Reading.
48
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
579
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.55%
Asian 0.86%
Hispanic 79.62%
Black 16.75%
Two+ Races 0.52%
Native Am. 0.69%
White
1.55%
Asian
0.86%
Hispanic
79.62%
Black
16.75%
Two+ Races
0.52%
Native Am.
0.69%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 579
50.26%
291 Female
49.74%
288 Male

Student Population

579 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

617 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

James Weldon Johnson School Contact Information

Address

176 E 115TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10029

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Phone

(212) 876-5522

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Robotics & STEM
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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The recent developments indicate that the school continues to foster community involvement, with an emphasis on the enhancement of family programs and extra curricular activities for students. The school has been placing increased focus on leadership training programs, as well as partnerships with community organizations in the area of the arts, which serve to help students grow academically. In addition, the school administration has been working to boost attendance and school culture by organizing events in the community and recognizing students.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of enrichment programs does the James Weldon Johnson School offer?

Ans. The school offers arts integration, music classes, and after-school enrichment programs in order to encourage learning in addition to the normal curricula.

Q2. Is special education provided for children at this school?

Ans. Yes, special education is offered to children through IEPs, resource room programs, and other related support services.

Q3. How would you describe the school culture at the campus of this school?

Ans. Respect, inclusiveness, and community responsibility are some aspects that characterize the school culture at James Weldon Johnson School.

Q4. How can parents be involved in the educational process at this institution?

Ans. Parents can get involved in student life by attending family engagement events and PTA programs, among other methods.

Q5. What middle schools do graduates normally enter after leaving your school?

Ans. Students usually go into local public middle schools in New York City or specialized programs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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