Serving 373 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 11:1 is equal to 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 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- 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
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School's student population of 373 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 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
#1012 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
38%
34%
Black
31%
15%
White
16%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School's ranking?
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School is ranked #1012 out of 2,201 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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?
373 students attend John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% 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 11:1, which is equal to 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
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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