How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Edgewater School District | Watchung Borough School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Edgewater, New Jersey | Watchung, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 673 | 671 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Edgewater School District | Watchung Borough School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,441 | $24,338 |
| Federal Revenue | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| State Revenue | 13.9% | 24.3% |
| Local Revenue | 83.1% | 73.7% |
Edgewater School District
Federal State Local
Watchung Borough School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Edgewater School District | Watchung Borough School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| African American | 3.2% | 6.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| Asian | 44.3% | 19.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 14.9% | 1.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Edgewater School District | Watchung Borough School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 367:1 | 305:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.7% | 10.9% |
School Types
Edgewater School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Watchung Borough 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.