Glen Rock Public School District

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Glen Rock, New Jersey - 6 schools

An equity score of 27/100 ranks Glen Rock Public School District #509 of 587 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $23,670 per pupil, Glen Rock Public School District ranks #354 of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,620
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$23,670
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Glen Rock Public School District operates 6 public schools serving 2,620 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 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 Bergen County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,670 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower 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 74.8% local, 22.9% state, and 2.4% 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 27/100, ranked #509 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (22 AP courses district-wide), a 241.3:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 5.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 64.2% White, 21.9% Asian, 7.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Alexander Hamilton School, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.

Its largest campus is Glen Rock High School, enrolling 722 students (29% of the district's total enrollment).

Glen Rock High School accounts for 27.6% of all Glen Rock Public School District student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Glen Rock Public School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

Glen Rock Public School District school enrollment varies 2.9× across entities

Glen Rock Public School District school enrollment ranges from 246 students (lowest) to 722 students (highest), a spread of 476 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Glen Rock Public School District student-counselor ratio is 241:1 — 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

Glen Rock Public School District chronic absenteeism rate is 5.2% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

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

Where does the funding come from?

2.4%
Federal
22.9%
State
74.8%
Local

Funding Equity

27
Equity Score
509 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Glen Rock Public School District.

White 64.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 21.9%
Multiracial 5.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 52.3/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Glen Rock Public School District's schools, about the same as the New Jersey average of 51.2.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Alexander Hamilton School 59.4
  2. 2 Richard Byrd 53.4
  3. 3 Clara E Coleman School 53.2
  4. 4 Glen Rock Middle School 51.9
  5. 5 Central School 48.8

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
22 AP courses total
241.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
5.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Glen Rock Public School District

School Enrollment
Glen Rock High School
722
Glen Rock Middle School
642
Clara E Coleman School
322
Alexander Hamilton School
300
Central School
299
Richard Byrd
246

How Glen Rock Public School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Dumont Public School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Lyndhurst Public School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Caldwell-West School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Elmwood Park School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Middle Township Public School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Glen Rock Public 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 Glen Rock Public School District?

Glen Rock Public School District has 6 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 2,620 students.

How much does Glen Rock Public School District spend per student?

Glen Rock Public School District spends $23,670 per student. The district has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #509 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of Glen Rock Public School District?

Glen Rock Public School District students are 64.2% White, 21.9% Asian, 7.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Glen Rock Public School District?

Glen Rock Public School District has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #509 out of 587 districts in New Jersey.