How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Butler Public School District | South Amboy School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Butler, New Jersey | South Amboy, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 1,184 | 1,183 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.2:1 | 13:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Butler Public School District | South Amboy School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,334 | $18,905 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.8% | 10.6% |
| State Revenue | 24.7% | 46.8% |
| Local Revenue | 69.5% | 42.6% |
Butler Public School District
Federal State Local
South Amboy School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Butler Public School District | South Amboy School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59.8% | 34.5% |
| African American | 1.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.0% | 48.3% |
| Asian | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.2% | 50.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Butler Public School District | South Amboy School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 263:1 | 373.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.8% | 17.1% |
School Types
Butler Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
South Amboy School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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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.