John G Whittier #2
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Scranton, Pennsylvania 18505 · Scranton SD
#1392 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania
#42691 of 50,301 nationally
About John G Whittier #2
John G Whittier #2 is a public elementary located in Scranton, in the Scranton SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 442 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 23.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1392nd of 1,627 ranked elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is students per teacher (62th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 442.
There are 16 schools in Scranton; John G Whittier #2 ranks 14th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)24%
- Reading proficiency (30%)40%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)102.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John G Whittier #2 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 102.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 24%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John G Whittier #2
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
McNichols Plaza
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
317 students · 1.0 km away
South Scranton Intrmd Sch
Scranton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
798 students · 1.1 km away
William Prescott #38
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
204 students · 1.6 km away
Northeast Intrmd Sch
Scranton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
894 students · 1.7 km away
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence CS
Scranton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
384 students · 1.9 km away
John Adams #4
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
214 students · 2.3 km away
Scranton HS
Scranton · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,815 students · 2.3 km away
John F. Kennedy #7
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
305 students · 2.5 km away
Frances Willard #32
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
345 students · 2.6 km away
West Scranton HS
Scranton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,404 students · 2.8 km away
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441 students
Diehl Sch
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441 students
Worcester El Sch
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Brown Joseph Sch
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Frequently asked questions
Is John G Whittier #2 a good school?
John G Whittier #2 has a Success Index (US) of 23.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1392 of 1,627 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John G Whittier #2 rank in Pennsylvania?
John G Whittier #2 ranks #1392 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and #42691 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John G Whittier #2?
John G Whittier #2 had 442 students in 2025.
Is John G Whittier #2 a elementary school or a high school?
John G Whittier #2 is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John G Whittier #2?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John G Whittier #2; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.