John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School

491 W ENGLEWOOD AVENUE
TEANECK, NJ 07666

www.teaneckschools.org/whittierelementaryschool_home.aspx

361 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School is a public school serving students in kindergarten through fourth grade in Teaneck, New Jersey. Located on W. Englewood Avenue, the school is part of the Teaneck Public School District and is named after the famed 19th-century American poet and abolitionist. The school serves as a foundational community hub, focusing on early childhood development and the establishment of core academic skills in a supportive, neighborhood-centered environment.

The school is recognized for fostering a diverse and inclusive learning climate, reflecting the broader multicultural character of the Teaneck community. Its curriculum emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning, designed to prepare students for success as they transition to the district's middle school programs. Through a blend of academic instruction and community engagement, Whittier Elementary strives to create an inviting atmosphere that encourages student curiosity and long-term educational growth.

361

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	134
Black	118
Asian	26
Two or More	15
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
134 (37.1%)
Black
118 (32.7%)
White
59 (16.3%)
Asian
26 (7.2%)
Two or More
15 (4.2%)
American Indian
7 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Teaneck School District
Phone:	(201)833-5535
Website:	http://www.teaneckschools.org/whittierelementaryschool_home.aspx
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 75