How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Sterling Regional School District | Totowa Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Somerdale, New Jersey | Totowa, New Jersey |
| Total Enrollment | 911 | 908 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.8:1 | 13.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Sterling Regional School District | Totowa Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,102 | $20,743 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.0% | 7.2% |
| State Revenue | 55.3% | 20.8% |
| Local Revenue | 38.7% | 72.0% |
Sterling Regional School District
Federal State Local
Totowa Public School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Sterling Regional School District | Totowa Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49.5% | 49.0% |
| African American | 19.5% | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.8% | 39.3% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 6.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 1.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.1% | 26.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Sterling Regional School District | Totowa Public School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 181:1 | 877:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.1% | 7.5% |
School Types
Sterling Regional School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Totowa Public School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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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.