Serving 361 students in grades Kindergarten-4, John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School serves a central area of Teaneck, NJ, covering approximately 2.4 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School's student population of 361 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#872 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
7%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School's ranking?
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School is ranked #872 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School often compared to?
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Russell Lowell Elementary School, Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School?
361 students attend John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School?
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School offer ?
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School part of?
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School is part of Teaneck School District.
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