Boonton Town Public School District

Boonton, New Jersey — 3 schools

1,522
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$28,957
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Boonton Town Public School District operates 3 public schools serving 1,522 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,527 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Morris County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $28,957 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 65.7% local, 29.4% state, and 4.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $135,646 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 59/100, ranked #198 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (11 AP courses district-wide), a 254.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 17.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 50.4% White, 29.5% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% Asian across the district's schools.

Boonton High School accounts for 42.3% of all Boonton Town Public School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Boonton Town Public School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Boonton Town Public School District student-counselor ratio is 255:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Boonton Town Public School District is typically wider than the Boonton Town Public School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Boonton Town Public School District chronic absenteeism rate is 17.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Boonton Town Public School District is typically wider than the Boonton Town Public School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

4.9%
Federal
29.4%
State
65.7%
Local

Funding Equity

59
Equity Score
198 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Morris County county, where this district is located.

$1,612
Studio/mo
$1,822
1 BR/mo
$2,205
2 BR/mo
$2,761
3 BR/mo
$3,137
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$135,646
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Boonton Town Public School District.

White 50.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
African American 5.8%
Asian 10.7%
Multiracial 3.0%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
11 AP courses total
254.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Boonton Town Public School District

School Enrollment
Boonton High School
646
John Hill School
556
School Street School
325

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Boonton Town Public School District?

Boonton Town Public School District has 3 schools, including 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,522 students.

How much does Boonton Town Public School District spend per student?

Boonton Town Public School District spends $28,957 per student. The district has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #198 in New Jersey.

What is the average teacher salary in Boonton Town Public School District?

The average teacher salary in Boonton Town Public School District is $135,646 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Boonton Town Public School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Morris County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Boonton Town Public School District?

Boonton Town Public School District students are 50.4% White, 29.5% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% Asian, 5.8% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Boonton Town Public School District?

Boonton Town Public School District has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #198 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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