How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lower Township Elementary School District | Marion P. Thomas Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cape May, New Jersey | Newark, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 1,466 | 1,437 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.8:1 | 24.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lower Township Elementary School District | Marion P. Thomas Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $26,758 | $25,633 |
| Federal Revenue | 8.3% | 13.5% |
| State Revenue | 45.7% | 12.5% |
| Local Revenue | 46.0% | 73.9% |
Lower Township Elementary School District
Federal State Local
Marion P. Thomas Charter School
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lower Township Elementary School District | Marion P. Thomas Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 74.8% | 0.2% |
| African American | 5.3% | 78.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% | 18.8% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 49.0% | 64.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lower Township Elementary School District | Marion P. Thomas Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 270.3:1 | 446:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.7% | 29.0% |
School Types
Lower Township Elementary School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Marion P. Thomas 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.