John G Whittier #2

442 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

John G. Whittier Elementary School #2, located on Orchard Street in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is a public school serving the South Scranton community. As part of the Scranton School District, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive learning environment. The school plays a central role in its neighborhood, aiming to prepare students for their transition into middle school by emphasizing both social development and academic achievement.

The facility reflects the traditional architectural history often found in Scranton’s older school buildings, serving as a landmark within its immediate residential area. Like many schools in the district, Whittier #2 typically focuses on community engagement and parental involvement to bolster student success. By providing a structured curriculum and access to essential resources, the school strives to ensure that students in the 18505 zip code receive an equitable educational experience that meets state standards.

442

Total Students

32.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John G Whittier #2
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	214
Black	56
Asian	42
Two or More	43

Hispanic
214 (48.4%)
White
87 (19.7%)
Black
56 (12.7%)
Two or More
43 (9.7%)
Asian
42 (9.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Scranton SD
Phone:	(570)348-3690
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	442
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 76

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 79