How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Edison Township School District | Empowerment Academy Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Edison, New Jersey | Jersey City, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 16,807 | 1,002 |
| Number of Schools | 19 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 13.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Edison Township School District | Empowerment Academy Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,472 | $19,998 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.7% | 10.6% |
| State Revenue | 29.0% | 11.8% |
| Local Revenue | 65.4% | 77.6% |
Edison Township School District
Federal State Local
Empowerment Academy Charter School
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Edison Township School District | Empowerment Academy Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.3% | 14.2% |
| African American | 8.8% | 39.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% | 23.6% |
| Asian | 62.0% | 18.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 17.5% | 62.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Edison Township School District | Empowerment Academy Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 56 | — |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 501.1:1 | 1272:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.7% | 14.5% |
School Types
Edison Township School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Empowerment Academy Charter School
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
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.