Enrollment
487
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Haverhill, MA
John G Whittier
Federal NCES profile for John G Whittier, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250597000857
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John G Whittier earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools.
- #7 of 11
- elementary schools in Haverhill · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 487
- students enrolled
John G Whittier has class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John G Whittier ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Haverhill, MA.
School address
District: Haverhill · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250597000857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John G Whittier compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at John G Whittier
John G Whittier is a mid-sized elementary school in Haverhill, Massachusetts, enrolling 487 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 487 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (37%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 162 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 101 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 487 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Haverhill's elementary schools, it stands alongside Caleb Dustin Hunking School (1,062 students): John G Whittier is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.2:1 vs 12.6:1).
Haverhill also operates Haverhill High (1,922 students) and Caleb Dustin Hunking School (1,062 students) alongside John G Whittier.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John G Whittier compares
John G Whittier on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$19,103
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.1%
White 37.4%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, John G Whittier is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Haverhill, which includes John G Whittier.
$19,103
Per student
-15%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.7%
State 58.1%
Federal 17.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How John G Whittier Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caleb Dustin Hunking School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Consentino Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pentucket Lake Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr Paul Nettle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John G Whittier's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,922
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Haverhill
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Caleb Dustin Hunking School
Standard public school
1,062 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Consentino Middle School
Standard public school
805 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Pentucket Lake Elementary
Standard public school
527 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Dr Paul Nettle
Standard public school
503 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Golden Hill
Standard public school
502 students 12:1 students per teacher
Silver Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 12:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~487 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John G Whittier
How many students attend John G Whittier?
John G Whittier has 487 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Haverhill, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John G Whittier?
The student-teacher ratio at John G Whittier is 13.2:1, which is 7% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John G Whittier?
The largest demographic group at John G Whittier is Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment, in Haverhill, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John G Whittier?
John G Whittier has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John G Whittier rank among elementary schools in Haverhill?
By Resource Investment Index, John G Whittier ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Haverhill, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Haverhill on the city page.
Is John G Whittier a good school?
John G Whittier earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Haverhill?
Besides John G Whittier, Haverhill also operates Haverhill High (1,922 students), Caleb Dustin Hunking School (1,062 students), and Consentino Middle School (805 students). See the Haverhill district page for the complete list.
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