Green Brook Township Public School District

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Green Brook, New Jersey - 2 schools

An equity score of 53/100 ranks Green Brook Township Public School District #272 of 587 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $26,414 per pupil, Green Brook Township Public School District ranks #182 of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

732
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$26,414
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Green Brook Township Public School District operates 2 public schools serving 732 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 elementary 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 Somerset County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $26,414 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper 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 80.6% local, 17.3% state, and 2.1% 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 53/100, ranked #272 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 278:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 42.3% White, 24.9% Hispanic or Latino, 22.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School, enrolling 404 students (57% of the district's total enrollment).

Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School accounts for 55.2% of all Green Brook Township Public School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Green Brook Township Public School District a distant remainder — means Green Brook Township Public School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Green Brook Township Public School District student-counselor ratio is 278:1 — 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 Green Brook Township Public School District is typically wider than the Green Brook Township Public School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Green Brook Township Public School District chronic absenteeism rate is 15.4% — 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 Green Brook Township Public School District is typically wider than the Green Brook Township 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?

2.1%
Federal
17.3%
State
80.6%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
272 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Green Brook Township Public School District.

White 42.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
African American 4.7%
Asian 22.1%
Multiracial 5.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

278:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Green Brook Township Public School District

School Enrollment
Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School
404
Green Brook Middle School
304

How Green Brook Township Public School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Little Silver Boro School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Delaware Valley Regional High School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Lopatcong Township School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Old Tappan Public School District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Freedom Prep Charter School Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Green Brook Township 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 Green Brook Township Public School District?

Green Brook Township Public School District has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 732 students.

How much does Green Brook Township Public School District spend per student?

Green Brook Township Public School District spends $26,414 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #272 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of Green Brook Township Public School District?

Green Brook Township Public School District students are 42.3% White, 24.9% Hispanic or Latino, 22.1% Asian, 4.7% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Green Brook Township Public School District?

Green Brook Township Public School District has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #272 out of 587 districts in New Jersey.