How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Livingston Board of Education School District | North Star Academy Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Livingston, New Jersey | Newark, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 6,371 | 6,350 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 35.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Livingston Board of Education School District | North Star Academy Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,849 | $23,296 |
| Federal Revenue | 2.5% | 14.9% |
| State Revenue | 23.6% | 7.1% |
| Local Revenue | 73.8% | 78.0% |
Livingston Board of Education School District
Federal State Local
North Star Academy Charter School
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Livingston Board of Education School District | North Star Academy Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.0% | 1.0% |
| African American | 3.9% | 81.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.9% | 15.6% |
| Asian | 47.2% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.3% | 1.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 1.7% | 76.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Livingston Board of Education School District | North Star Academy Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 37 | 23 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 369:1 | 442:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 4.5% | 24.2% |
School Types
Livingston Board of Education School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
North Star Academy Charter School
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.