Eatontown Public School District

Eatontown, New Jersey — 4 schools

980
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$30,514
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Eatontown Public School District operates 4 public schools serving 980 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 949 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Monmouth County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $30,514 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 59.6% local, 32.9% state, and 7.5% 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 $136,724 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 74/100, ranked #70 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 237.3:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 21.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 44.4% White, 31.1% Hispanic or Latino, 11.7% African American across the district's schools.

Memorial Middle School accounts for 28.5% of all Eatontown Public School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Eatontown Public 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

Eatontown Public School District student-counselor ratio is 237:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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

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

Eatontown Public School District chronic absenteeism rate is 21.5% — 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 Eatontown Public School District is typically wider than the Eatontown 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?

7.5%
Federal
32.9%
State
59.6%
Local

Funding Equity

74
Equity Score
70 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,676
Studio/mo
$1,889
1 BR/mo
$2,328
2 BR/mo
$3,043
3 BR/mo
$3,371
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$136,724
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 4 schools in Eatontown Public School District.

White 44.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
African American 11.7%
Asian 6.7%
Multiracial 6.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

237.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Eatontown Public School District

School Enrollment
Memorial Middle School
270
Woodmere
235
Margaret L Vetter
232
Meadowbrook
212

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Eatontown Public School District?

Eatontown Public School District has 4 schools, including 1 middle, 2 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 980 students.

How much does Eatontown Public School District spend per student?

Eatontown Public School District spends $30,514 per student. The district has an equity score of 74/100, ranking #70 in New Jersey.

What is the average teacher salary in Eatontown Public School District?

The average teacher salary in Eatontown Public School District is $136,724 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Eatontown Public School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Eatontown Public School District?

Eatontown Public School District students are 44.4% White, 31.1% Hispanic or Latino, 11.7% African American, 6.7% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Eatontown Public School District?

Eatontown Public School District has an equity score of 74/100, ranking #70 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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