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John G. Whittier Elementary School

John G. Whittier Elementary School is a public primary school in Scranton, PA, serving grades K–4, rated B, with 442 students and a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 41% in Math and 30% in English Language Arts.

BTopHap school rating
Rating
B
Grades
K–4
Enrollment
442
Students per teacher
13.4:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

Math41%
English Language Arts30%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic48%
White20%
Black13%
Two or more races10%
Asian10%
Male / female
50% / 50%
Free or reduced lunch
102%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-36.3%
Prior-year enrollment
694

Homes assigned to this school

2,900 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to John G. Whittier Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
700 Orchard St, Scranton, PA 18505
Phone
(570) 348-3690
Website
scrsd.org
Setting
City - Small
Status
Operational
NCES ID
422109004858
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School district

Scranton School District

District rating
C+
Schools
15
Students
9,237
Spending per student
$15,644
Teachers (FTE)
709
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About John G. Whittier Elementary School

How is John G. Whittier Elementary School rated?

John G. Whittier Elementary School holds a B rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Scranton School District is rated C+ overall.

How do students at John G. Whittier Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of John G. Whittier Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 41% in Math and 30% in English Language Arts.

What grades does John G. Whittier Elementary School serve?

John G. Whittier Elementary School serves grades K–4 as a primary school.

How many students attend John G. Whittier Elementary School?

442 students attend John G. Whittier Elementary School, down from 694 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.

Which homes are assigned to John G. Whittier Elementary School?

TopHap matches 2,900 residential properties to John G. Whittier Elementary School in and around Scranton. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is John G. Whittier Elementary School in?

John G. Whittier Elementary School is part of Scranton School District, which reports 15 schools, 9,237 students and $15,644 of spending per student.