How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bergen Arts and Science Charter School | Elizabeth Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Garfield, New Jersey | Elizabeth, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 1,252 | 28,266 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 37 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.3:1 | 13.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bergen Arts and Science Charter School | Elizabeth Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,485 | $26,936 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.2% | 8.7% |
| State Revenue | 11.7% | 80.6% |
| Local Revenue | 76.1% | 10.8% |
Bergen Arts and Science Charter School
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Elizabeth Public Schools
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bergen Arts and Science Charter School | Elizabeth Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27.5% | 6.2% |
| African American | 10.1% | 15.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53.4% | 77.1% |
| Asian | 7.5% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.5% | 67.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bergen Arts and Science Charter School | Elizabeth Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 70 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 8 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 1276:1 | 568.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.8% | 19.0% |
School Types
Bergen Arts and Science Charter School
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.