Fairfield Township School District

Bridgeton, New Jersey — 1 schools

510
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$27,166
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Fairfield Township School District operates 1 public schools serving 510 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 526 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cumberland County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,166 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 12.2% local, 62.7% state, and 25.0% 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 $100,185 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 47/100, ranked #340 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 526:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 45.2% Hispanic or Latino, 40.9% African American, 4.6% White across the district's schools.

Fairfield Township School accounts for 100.0% of all Fairfield Township School District student enrollment

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

Fairfield Township School District student-counselor ratio is 526:1 — 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

Fairfield Township School District chronic absenteeism rate is 16.5% — 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 Fairfield Township School District is typically wider than the Fairfield 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?

25.0%
Federal
62.7%
State
12.2%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
340 / 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 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

$100,185
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 Fairfield Township School District.

White 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 45.2%
African American 40.9%
Multiracial 7.4%
Other 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

526:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Fairfield Township School District

School Enrollment
Fairfield Township School
526

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Fairfield Township School District?

Fairfield Township School District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 510 students.

How much does Fairfield Township School District spend per student?

Fairfield Township School District spends $27,166 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #340 in New Jersey.

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

The average teacher salary in Fairfield Township School District is $100,185 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Fairfield 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 Fairfield Township School District?

Fairfield Township School District students are 45.2% Hispanic or Latino, 40.9% African American, 4.6% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Fairfield Township School District?

Fairfield Township School District has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #340 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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