How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Sparta Township Public School District | Township of Ocean School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sparta, New Jersey | Oakhurst, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 3,299 | 3,258 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Sparta Township Public School District | Township of Ocean School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $27,673 | $29,531 |
| Federal Revenue | 3.3% | 5.5% |
| State Revenue | 25.2% | 27.1% |
| Local Revenue | 71.5% | 67.4% |
Sparta Township Public School District
Federal State Local
Township of Ocean School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Sparta Township Public School District | Township of Ocean School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76.1% | 59.7% |
| African American | 2.2% | 10.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% | 21.5% |
| Asian | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 6.2% | 29.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Sparta Township Public School District | Township of Ocean School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 22 | 21 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 367.8:1 | 316.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.6% | 10.2% |
School Types
Sparta Township Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Township of Ocean School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.