How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Caldwell-West School District | Essex County Schools of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Location | West Caldwell, New Jersey | Newark, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 2,601 | 2,021 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.6:1 | 11.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Caldwell-West School District | Essex County Schools of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,093 | $32,017 |
| Federal Revenue | 3.7% | 8.7% |
| State Revenue | 22.5% | 59.3% |
| Local Revenue | 73.8% | 32.0% |
Caldwell-West School District
Federal State Local
Essex County Schools of Technology
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Caldwell-West School District | Essex County Schools of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.3% | 2.5% |
| African American | 2.4% | 43.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.0% | 52.6% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 0.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 10.3% | 64.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Caldwell-West School District | Essex County Schools of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 18 | 24 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 246:1 | 195.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.3% | 11.0% |
School Types
Caldwell-West School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Essex County Schools of Technology
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.