How do these schools compare?
| Metric | James Russell Lowell Elementary School | John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | TEANECK, NJ | TEANECK, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 320 | 361 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.8% | 22.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | James Russell Lowell Elementary School | John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $38,428 | $38,428 |
| District | Teaneck School District | Teaneck School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | James Russell Lowell Elementary School | John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11.9% | 16.3% |
| African American | 26.9% | 32.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49.4% | 37.1% |
| Asian | 6.6% | 7.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 2.2% | 4.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | James Russell Lowell Elementary School | John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 320:1 | 361:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.3% | 16.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.