How do these districts compare?
| Metric | South Plainfield School District | Tenafly Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | South Plainfield, New Jersey | Tenafly, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 3,551 | 3,545 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | South Plainfield School District | Tenafly Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,727 | $26,135 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| State Revenue | 29.7% | 23.3% |
| Local Revenue | 65.0% | 74.3% |
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Tenafly Public School District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | South Plainfield School District | Tenafly Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33.3% | 49.5% |
| African American | 10.0% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.6% | 7.3% |
| Asian | 17.3% | 37.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.7% | 2.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | South Plainfield School District | Tenafly Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 20 | 23 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 288.1:1 | 317:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.8% | 4.8% |
School Types
South Plainfield School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Tenafly Public 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.