How do these districts compare?
| Metric | BelovED Community Charter | Elizabeth Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jersey City, New Jersey | Elizabeth, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 1,551 | 28,266 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 37 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 13.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | BelovED Community Charter | Elizabeth Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,828 | $26,936 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| State Revenue | 10.0% | 80.6% |
| Local Revenue | 79.2% | 10.8% |
BelovED Community Charter
Federal State Local
Elizabeth Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | BelovED Community Charter | Elizabeth Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.1% | 6.2% |
| African American | 25.5% | 15.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.8% | 77.1% |
| Asian | 15.3% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.6% | 0.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.2% | 67.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | BelovED Community Charter | Elizabeth Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 70 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 8 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 393.3:1 | 568.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.9% | 19.0% |
School Types
BelovED Community Charter
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Elizabeth Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.