How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Salem City School District | The Lower Alloways Creek School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Salem, New Jersey | Salem, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 1,348 | 176 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Salem City School District | The Lower Alloways Creek School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,714 | $26,420 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.6% | 10.8% |
| State Revenue | 72.9% | 27.0% |
| Local Revenue | 12.5% | 62.1% |
Salem City School District
Federal State Local
The Lower Alloways Creek School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Salem City School District | The Lower Alloways Creek School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.9% | 94.0% |
| African American | 62.3% | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.2% | 3.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 69.1% | 30.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Salem City School District | The Lower Alloways Creek School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 114:1 | 231:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.3% | 15.8% |
School Types
Salem City School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
The Lower Alloways Creek School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
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.