- Enrollment
- 1,922
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
John G Whittier held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 250597000857 · Haverhill, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Haverhill High (1,922 students)
John G Whittier held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
John G Whittier in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haverhill High
Haverhill High
1,922 students
- Caleb Dustin H
Caleb Dustin Hunking School
1,062 students
- Consentino Mid
Consentino Middle School
805 students
- Pentucket Lake 527
Pentucket Lake Elementary
527 students
- Dr Paul Nettle 503
Dr Paul Nettle
503 students
- This school 487
John G Whittier
487 students
What this shows John G Whittier reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How John G Whittier compares
John G Whittier held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$20,380
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
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.
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
District finance for Haverhill reports $20,380 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,062
- 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
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 (~487 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.