How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Paramus Public School District | School District of the Chathams |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Paramus, New Jersey | Chatham, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 3,639 | 3,637 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 10.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Paramus Public School District | School District of the Chathams |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $30,912 | $24,450 |
| Federal Revenue | 4.6% | 2.2% |
| State Revenue | 20.6% | 23.4% |
| Local Revenue | 74.8% | 74.4% |
Paramus Public School District
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School District of the Chathams
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Paramus Public School District | School District of the Chathams |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.4% | 68.0% |
| African American | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.1% | 7.6% |
| Asian | 30.7% | 15.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.8% | 7.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 14.5% | 1.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Paramus Public School District | School District of the Chathams |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 26 | 31 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 370.3:1 | 326:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.6% | 6.2% |
School Types
Paramus Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
School District of the Chathams
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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.