Brooklawn Public School District

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Brooklawn, New Jersey - 1 schools

An equity score of 80/100 ranks Brooklawn Public School District #31 of 587 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $23,891 per pupil, Brooklawn Public School District ranks #338 of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

280
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$23,891
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Brooklawn Public School District operates 1 public schools serving 280 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Camden County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,891 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending. See how New Jersey compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 16.0% local, 69.5% state, and 14.4% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 80/100, ranked #31 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 277:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 26.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 51.6% White, 29.6% Hispanic or Latino, 10.1% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Alice Costello Elementary School, enrolling 277 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Alice Costello Elementary School accounts for 98.9% of all Brooklawn Public School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Brooklawn Public School District a distant remainder — means Brooklawn Public School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Brooklawn Public School District student-counselor ratio is 277:1 — 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 Brooklawn Public School District is typically wider than the Brooklawn Public School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Brooklawn Public School District chronic absenteeism rate is 26.7% — 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 Brooklawn Public School District is typically wider than the Brooklawn 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?

14.4%
Federal
69.5%
State
16.0%
Local

Funding Equity

80
Equity Score
31 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Brooklawn Public School District.

White 51.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
African American 10.1%
Asian 4.7%
Multiracial 2.5%
Other 1.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

277:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Brooklawn Public School District

School Enrollment
Alice Costello Elementary School
277

How Brooklawn Public School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New Jersey districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Gibbsboro Elementary School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Ogdensburg Borough School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Stillwater Township School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Franklin Township School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Oaklyn Public School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Brooklawn Public School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Brooklawn Public School District?

Brooklawn Public School District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 280 students.

How much does Brooklawn Public School District spend per student?

Brooklawn Public School District spends $23,891 per student. The district has an equity score of 80/100, ranking #31 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of Brooklawn Public School District?

Brooklawn Public School District students are 51.6% White, 29.6% Hispanic or Latino, 10.1% African American, 4.7% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Brooklawn Public School District?

Brooklawn Public School District has an equity score of 80/100, ranking #31 out of 587 districts in New Jersey.