How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Downe Township School District | Edison Township School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newport, New Jersey | Edison, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 157 | 16,807 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 19 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.6:1 | 14.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Downe Township School District | Edison Township School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $27,175 | $20,030 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.6% | 5.7% |
| State Revenue | 57.1% | 29.0% |
| Local Revenue | 31.3% | 65.4% |
Downe Township School District
Federal State Local
Edison Township School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Downe Township School District | Edison Township School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77.4% | 8.3% |
| African American | 1.8% | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% | 16.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 62.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.6% | 17.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Downe Township School District | Edison Township School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 56 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 840:1 | 501.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.1% | 11.7% |
School Types
Downe Township School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Edison Township School District
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.