How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cranford Public School District | Lawrence Township Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cranford, New Jersey | Lawrenceville, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 3,745 | 3,711 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.4:1 | 10.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cranford Public School District | Lawrence Township Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,905 | $26,446 |
| Federal Revenue | 2.3% | 5.6% |
| State Revenue | 23.4% | 23.2% |
| Local Revenue | 74.3% | 71.2% |
Cranford Public School District
Federal State Local
Lawrence Township Public School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cranford Public School District | Lawrence Township Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72.2% | 42.0% |
| African American | 2.4% | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% | 24.3% |
| Asian | 4.2% | 16.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.8% | 5.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 1.1% | 29.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cranford Public School District | Lawrence Township Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 29 | 22 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 489.9:1 | 245.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.7% | 9.7% |
School Types
Cranford Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Lawrence Township Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
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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.