How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Elmwood Park School District | Rutherford School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Elmwood Park, New Jersey | Rutherford, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 2,587 | 2,568 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.9:1 | 12.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Elmwood Park School District | Rutherford School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,908 | $22,722 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.9% | 2.0% |
| State Revenue | 36.5% | 14.1% |
| Local Revenue | 57.6% | 83.9% |
Elmwood Park School District
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Rutherford School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Elmwood Park School District | Rutherford School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30.9% | 50.3% |
| African American | 12.4% | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46.7% | 25.0% |
| Asian | 8.0% | 14.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.7% | 7.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.2% | 4.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Elmwood Park School District | Rutherford School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 17 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 323.8:1 | 344.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.6% | 5.0% |
School Types
Elmwood Park School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Rutherford 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.