John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction TEANECK, NJ Grades KG–04 Suburb: Large New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ SchoolScore™ B (78.6)
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John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School
TEANECK, NJ 07666
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–04 SchoolScore™ B (78.6)
361
Students
29.2
Teachers
12.4:1
Student:Teacher
(201)833-5535
Phone
http://www.teaneckschools.org/whittiere…
Website

John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in TEANECK, NEW JERSEY, operated by the Teaneck School District school district. It serves grades KG–04.

Key statistics: 361 students enrolled; a 12.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs New Jersey Elementary School Average
Enrollment
361.0
State avg: 416.0
▼ 13% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.36:1
State avg: 11.4:1
▲ 9% worse
Free Lunch %
49.9%
State avg: 40.8%
▲ 22% worse
School Details
School Name
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
341608000860
State School ID
NJ-035150-150
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
491 W ENGLEWOOD AVENUE
City
TEANECK
State
New Jersey
ZIP Code
07666
County
Bergen County
Metro Area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
3405
State Leg. Upper
34037
State Leg. Lower
34037
Latitude
40.9055
Longitude
-74.0158
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
👥
361
Total Students
👩‍🏫
29.2
Teachers FTE
📐
12.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
29.2
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)29.2
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 180 49.9%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Teaneck School District
LEAID
3416080
State LEA ID
NJ-035150
Phone
(201)833-5510
Website
http://www.teaneckschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Teaneck
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$149,835K
Federal Revenue
$12,405K
State Revenue
$36,526K
Local Revenue
$100,904K
Total Expenditure
$148,526K
Instruction Exp.
$69,116K
Support Services
$43,235K
Other Current Exp.
$6,407K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School

1
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
TEANECK · Middle
0.5 mi
2
James Russell Lowell Elementary School
TEANECK · Elementary
0.7 mi
3
Lincoln Elementary School
BERGENFIELD · Elementary
0.9 mi
4
William Cullen Bryant School
TEANECK · Elementary
0.9 mi
5
Bergen County Academies
Hackensack · High
1 mi
6
Teaneck High School
TEANECK · High
1.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School?
361 students are enrolled at John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School have?
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School has 29.2 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1.
What grades does John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School serve?
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School serves grades KG through 04.
Is John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School a charter school?
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School located in?
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School is located in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan area.
What school district does John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School belong to?
John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School is part of the Teaneck School District school district.
How much does Teaneck School District spend per student?
The Teaneck School District district spends approximately $411,429,363 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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