ALOMA D JOHNSON CHARTER SCHOOL

ALOMA D JOHNSON CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 278 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, ALOMA D JOHNSON CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Aloma D. Johnson Charter School (ADJCS), located on Jewett Parkway in Buffalo, New York, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school operates with a focused mission to provide a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes high expectations, character development, and the cultivation of lifelong learners. By fostering a structured and supportive atmosphere, ADJCS aims to prepare its students not only for academic success in high school and beyond but also to become responsible, contributing members of their community.

The school is noted for its commitment to a holistic educational approach, often integrating small class sizes and personalized instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Their curriculum is designed to align with New York State standards while providing enrichment opportunities that encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Buffalo neighborhood, the Aloma D. Johnson Charter School strives to bridge educational gaps and ensure that every student has the tools necessary to achieve their full potential.

For more information, contact ALOMA D JOHNSON CHARTER SCHOOL at (716) 856-4390 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

15 JEWETT PKWY
BUFFALO, NY 14214
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ALOMA D JOHNSON CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in BUFFALO, NY with about 278 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
NYS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF CHARTER SCHOOLS
Total Students:
278
Teachers:
31.02
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 eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 278 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ALOMA D JOHNSON CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 84% of the student body.

Black or African American
84.2%
Hispanic/Latino
9.4%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian
1.1%
White
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

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.