How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lawrence Township Public School District | North Plainfield School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lawrenceville, New Jersey | North Plainfield, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 3,711 | 3,677 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lawrence Township Public School District | North Plainfield School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,446 | $24,080 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| State Revenue | 23.2% | 59.4% |
| Local Revenue | 71.2% | 34.7% |
Lawrence Township Public School District
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North Plainfield School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lawrence Township Public School District | North Plainfield School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.0% | 6.3% |
| African American | 12.0% | 14.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.3% | 76.1% |
| Asian | 16.1% | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.6% | 69.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lawrence Township Public School District | North Plainfield School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 22 | 21 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 245.9:1 | 318.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.7% | 12.8% |
School Types
Lawrence Township Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
North Plainfield School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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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.