How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Ridgewood Public School District | Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Ridgewood, New Jersey | Scotch Plains, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 5,557 | 5,646 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Ridgewood Public School District | Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,074 | $20,926 |
| Federal Revenue | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| State Revenue | 23.6% | 23.2% |
| Local Revenue | 74.9% | 74.7% |
Ridgewood Public School District
Federal State Local
Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Ridgewood Public School District | Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59.0% | 59.9% |
| African American | 1.1% | 6.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.9% | 15.0% |
| Asian | 20.5% | 12.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 8.5% | 5.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 2.1% | 4.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Ridgewood Public School District | Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 30 | 20 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 321.4:1 | 345:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 6.5% | 9.9% |
School Types
Ridgewood Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Scotch Plains-Fanwood 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.