- Enrollment
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Teaneck, NJ
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341608000860
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Teaneck · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Teaneck, NJ.
School address
District: Teaneck School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341608000860 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School grew from 319 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (+16.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 341608000860 · Teaneck, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 10.6:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Teaneck High School (1,244 students)
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School grew from 319 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (+16.9%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Teaneck High S
Teaneck High School
1,244 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
510 students
- Benjamin Frank 463
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
463 students
- This school 361
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School
361 students
- Nathaniel Hawt 334
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School
334 students
- James Russell 320
James Russell Lowell Elementary School
320 students
What this shows John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School compares
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 25% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$30,902
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.1%
African American 32.7%
White 16.3%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Teaneck School District reports $30,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaneck High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Russell Lowell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School
How many students attend John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School?
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Teaneck, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School?
22.3% of students at John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.1% of enrollment, in Teaneck, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School?
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Teaneck?
By Resource Investment Index, John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Teaneck, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Teaneck on the city page.
What other schools are in Teaneck School District?
Besides John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School, Teaneck School District also operates Teaneck High School (1,244 students), Thomas Jefferson Middle School (510 students), and Benjamin Franklin Middle School (463 students). See the Teaneck School District district page for the complete list.