How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Bloomfield Township School District | North Star Academy Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Bloomfield, New Jersey | Newark, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 6,328 | 6,350 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.4:1 | 35.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Bloomfield Township School District | North Star Academy Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,287 | $23,296 |
| Federal Revenue | 7.6% | 14.9% |
| State Revenue | 40.7% | 7.1% |
| Local Revenue | 51.7% | 78.0% |
Bloomfield Township School District
Federal State Local
North Star Academy Charter School
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Bloomfield Township School District | North Star Academy Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23.6% | 1.0% |
| African American | 18.4% | 81.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.4% | 15.6% |
| Asian | 7.1% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.8% | 76.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Bloomfield Township School District | North Star Academy Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | 23 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 348.1:1 | 442:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.0% | 24.2% |
School Types
Bloomfield Township School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
North Star Academy Charter School
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.