John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School

John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School is an elementary school of average-sized scale in TEANECK, New Jersey, part of Teaneck School District, serveing 361 students in grades K through 4.

Within Teaneck School District, which oversees 8 schools and 3,630 students, John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School logs that the most-represented group is Hispanic (37%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Other groups include 33% Black, 16% White, 7% Asian, 4% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 23% Hispanic, putting the school's mix visibly more Hispanic than the area baseline.

On the resource side, On paper, John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School has 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.4:1. The state averages around 11.4:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Around 50% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Bergen County (around 28%), the school's rate is meaningfully above typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 38.9% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 43.4%.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Bergen County put median household earnings sit near $124,884, about 53% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Bergen County runs 291 public schools (combined enrollment of about 133,883 students), of which John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Benjamin Franklin Middle School, around 0.5 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School at 5th of 7; the average score across the group is 56.0%.

The campus sits in a bedroom-community setting.

Looking at the recent track record. John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School's enrollment has ticked up 10% since 2018, when it stood at 329 (now 361). The Hispanic share of enrollment decreased from 45% to 37% over that span. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 10.0:1 in 2018 to 12.4:1 today.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.