Clinton Township School District

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Lebanon, New Jersey - 3 schools

An equity score of 59/100 ranks Clinton Township School District #209 of 587 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $26,921 per pupil, Clinton Township School District ranks #162 of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,170
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$26,921
Per-Pupil Spending
Middle, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Clinton Township School District operates 3 public schools serving 1,170 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 middle, 1 elementary, 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 Hunterdon County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $26,921 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper 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 72.4% local, 23.8% state, and 3.8% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 59/100, ranked #209 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 254.2:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 10.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 71.9% White, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 6.9% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Patrick Mcgaheran, with a diversity index of 46.3/100.

Its largest campus is Clinton Township Middle School, enrolling 405 students (35% of the district's total enrollment).

Clinton Township Middle School accounts for 34.6% of all Clinton Township School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Clinton Township School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. 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

Clinton Township School District student-counselor ratio is 254:1 — 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 Clinton Township School District is typically wider than the Clinton Township School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Clinton Township School District chronic absenteeism rate is 10.8% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

3.8%
Federal
23.8%
State
72.4%
Local

Funding Equity

59
Equity Score
209 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Clinton Township School District.

White 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
African American 4.0%
Asian 6.9%
Multiracial 4.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 45.9/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Clinton Township School District's schools, below the New Jersey average of 51.2.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Patrick Mcgaheran 46.3
  2. 2 Clinton Township Middle School 45.7
  3. 3 Round Valley 45.6

Programs & Resources

254.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
10.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Clinton Township School District

School Enrollment
Clinton Township Middle School
405
Round Valley
384
Patrick Mcgaheran
368

How Clinton Township School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Bellmawr Public School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Millstone Township School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Camden Prep Inc. Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Paterson Arts and Science Charter School Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
South Amboy School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Clinton Township 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 Clinton Township School District?

Clinton Township School District has 3 schools, including 1 middle, 1 elementary, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 1,170 students.

How much does Clinton Township School District spend per student?

Clinton Township School District spends $26,921 per student. The district has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #209 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of Clinton Township School District?

Clinton Township School District students are 71.9% White, 12.5% Hispanic or Latino, 6.9% Asian, 4.0% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Clinton Township School District?

Clinton Township School District has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #209 out of 587 districts in New Jersey.