How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Howell Township Public School District | Kearny |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Howell Twp, New Jersey | Kearny, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 5,492 | 5,438 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 10.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Howell Township Public School District | Kearny |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,401 | $24,396 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.4% | 6.2% |
| State Revenue | 36.7% | 54.5% |
| Local Revenue | 57.9% | 39.4% |
Howell Township Public School District
Federal State Local
Kearny
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Howell Township Public School District | Kearny |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59.9% | 24.7% |
| African American | 3.5% | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.0% | 68.1% |
| Asian | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 25.5% | 61.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Howell Township Public School District | Kearny |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 17 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 600.8:1 | 447.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.2% | 17.6% |
School Types
Howell Township Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Kearny
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.