Enrollment
361
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.3%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Teaneck, New Jersey, enrolling 361 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 22.3% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 361 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 541 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #465, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (37%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Teaneck School District spends $30,779 per pupil, 23% above the New Jersey average, a better-resourced district than most.
Teaneck School District also operates Teaneck High School (1,244 students) and Thomas Jefferson Middle School (510 students) alongside John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School.
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 Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School compares
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$30,779
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Teaneck School District, which includes John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School.
$30,779
Per student
+23%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+85%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.3%
State 24.2%
Federal 9.5%
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 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
- 1,244
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~361 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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