- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scranton, PA
John G Whittier #2
Federal NCES profile for John G Whittier #2, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 422109004858
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John G Whittier #2 earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #9 of 12
- elementary schools in Scranton · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 99.8%
- free-lunch eligible
John G Whittier #2 has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John G Whittier #2 ranks #9 of 12 elementary schools in Scranton, PA.
School address
District: Scranton Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 422109004858 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
John G Whittier #2 held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 422109004858 · Scranton, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 13.4:1 · 99.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Scranton Hs (1,815 students)
John G Whittier #2 held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
John G Whittier #2 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scranton Hs
Scranton Hs
1,815 students
- West Scranton
West Scranton Hs
1,404 students
- Northeast Intr
Northeast Intrmd Sch
894 students
- West Scranton
West Scranton Intrmd Sch
820 students
- South Scranton
South Scranton Intrmd Sch
798 students
- This school 442
John G Whittier #2
442 students
What this shows John G Whittier #2 reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How John G Whittier #2 compares
John G Whittier #2 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.8% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.8%
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.
Funding equity
$17,307
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.4%
White 19.7%
African American 12.7%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 9.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, John G Whittier #2 is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Scranton Sd reports $17,307 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John G Whittier #2 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Scranton Hs | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Intrmd Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Scranton Intrmd Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Scranton Intrmd Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John G Whittier #2's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,404
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Scranton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Northeast Intrmd Sch
Standard public school
894 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
West Scranton Intrmd Sch
Standard public school
820 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
South Scranton Intrmd Sch
Standard public school
798 students 14:1 students per teacher
Isaac Tripp El Sch
Standard public school
710 students 12:1 students per teacher
Neil Armstrong #40
Standard public school
441 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Cs
Standard public school
384 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about John G Whittier #2
How many students attend John G Whittier #2?
John G Whittier #2 has 442 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Scranton, PA. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John G Whittier #2?
The student-teacher ratio at John G Whittier #2 is 13.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 15% 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 John G Whittier #2?
99.8% of students at John G Whittier #2 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John G Whittier #2?
The largest demographic group at John G Whittier #2 is Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment, in Scranton, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John G Whittier #2?
John G Whittier #2 has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John G Whittier #2 rank among elementary schools in Scranton?
By Resource Investment Index, John G Whittier #2 ranks #9 of 12 elementary schools in Scranton, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Scranton on the city page.
What other schools are in Scranton Sd?
Besides John G Whittier #2, Scranton Sd also operates Scranton Hs (1,815 students), West Scranton Hs (1,404 students), and Northeast Intrmd Sch (894 students). See the Scranton Sd district page for the complete list.