Downe Township School District

Newport, New Jersey — 1 schools

157
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$27,175
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Downe Township School District operates 1 public schools serving 157 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 168 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is geographically located in Cumberland County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,175 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 31.3% local, 57.1% state, and 11.6% 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 $115,318 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

a 840:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 77.4% White, 16.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% African American across the district's schools.

Downe Township Elementary School accounts for 100.0% of all Downe Township School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Downe Township School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Downe Township School District student-counselor ratio is 840:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Downe Township School District chronic absenteeism rate is 16.1% — 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 Downe Township School District is typically wider than the Downe Township 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?

11.6%
Federal
57.1%
State
31.3%
Local

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,280
Studio/mo
$1,375
1 BR/mo
$1,673
2 BR/mo
$2,303
3 BR/mo
$2,311
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$115,318
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 1 schools in Downe Township School District.

White 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
African American 1.8%
Multiracial 4.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

840:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Downe Township School District

School Enrollment
Downe Township Elementary School
168

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Downe Township School District?

Downe Township School District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 157 students.

How much does Downe Township School District spend per student?

Downe Township School District spends $27,175 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in Downe Township School District?

The average teacher salary in Downe Township School District is $115,318 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Downe Township School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Downe Township School District?

Downe Township School District students are 77.4% White, 16.7% Hispanic or Latino, 1.8% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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