JAMES WELDON JOHNSON SCHOOL
James Weldon Johnson School (P.S. 197), located at 176 East 115th Street in East Harlem, serves students from prekindergarten through fifth grade. Named after the prominent civil rights activist, writer, and composer James Weldon Johnson, the school is deeply integrated into the historic neighborhood and emphasizes a supportive, community-focused learning environment. It is committed to providing a well-rounded education that addresses both the academic and social-emotional needs of its diverse student body.
The school is recognized for its efforts to foster a culture of inclusivity and student growth, often utilizing a mix of collaborative instruction and neighborhood partnerships to engage its pupils. By promoting values rooted in the legacy of its namesake—such as advocacy, leadership, and the arts—the school aims to prepare young students for middle school success while encouraging them to be active, thoughtful participants in their community.
NEW YORK, NY 10029-2097
(212) 876-5522
JAMES WELDON JOHNSON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NEW YORK, NY with about 803 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 4
- Total Students:
- 803
- Teachers:
- 65.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 803 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 67.7%
- Black or African American
- 25.7%
- Asian
- 3.1%
- White
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.