Franklin Township School District

Quakertown, New Jersey — 1 schools

282
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$34,904
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Franklin Township School District operates 1 public schools serving 282 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 293 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hunterdon County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $34,904 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 75.0% local, 21.9% state, and 3.1% 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 $133,430 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 65/100, ranked #153 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 293:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 10.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 73.7% White, 21.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.7% Asian across the district's schools.

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

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

Franklin Township School District student-counselor ratio is 293:1 — 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 Franklin Township School District is typically wider than the Franklin Township School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Franklin Township School District chronic absenteeism rate is 10.2% — 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?

3.1%
Federal
21.9%
State
75.0%
Local

Funding Equity

65
Equity Score
153 / 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 Hunterdon County county, where this district is located.

$1,804
Studio/mo
$1,978
1 BR/mo
$2,486
2 BR/mo
$2,981
3 BR/mo
$3,296
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$133,430
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 Franklin Township School District.

White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 2.7%
Multiracial 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

293:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
10.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Franklin Township School District

School Enrollment
Franklin Township School
293

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Franklin Township School District?

Franklin Township School District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 282 students.

How much does Franklin Township School District spend per student?

Franklin Township School District spends $34,904 per student. The district has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #153 in New Jersey.

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

The average teacher salary in Franklin Township School District is $133,430 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Franklin Township School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Franklin Township School District?

Franklin Township School District students are 73.7% White, 21.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.7% Asian, 1.7% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Franklin Township School District?

Franklin Township School District has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #153 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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