Harding Township School District

New Vernon, New Jersey — 1 schools

291
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$46,819
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Harding Township School District operates 1 public schools serving 291 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 291 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Morris County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $46,819 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 80.3% local, 18.3% state, and 1.4% 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 $171,348 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 72/100, ranked #92 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 291:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 10.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 82.8% White, 6.5% Asian, 2.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

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

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

Harding Township School District student-counselor ratio is 291:1 — 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 Harding Township School District is typically wider than the Harding Township School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Harding Township School District chronic absenteeism rate is 10.3% — 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?

1.4%
Federal
18.3%
State
80.3%
Local

Funding Equity

72
Equity Score
92 / 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 Morris County county, where this district is located.

$1,612
Studio/mo
$1,822
1 BR/mo
$2,205
2 BR/mo
$2,761
3 BR/mo
$3,137
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$171,348
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 Harding Township School District.

White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 6.5%
Multiracial 7.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

291:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
10.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Harding Township School District

School Enrollment
Harding Township School
291

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Harding Township School District?

Harding Township School District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 291 students.

How much does Harding Township School District spend per student?

Harding Township School District spends $46,819 per student. The district has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #92 in New Jersey.

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

The average teacher salary in Harding Township School District is $171,348 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Harding Township School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Harding Township School District?

Harding Township School District students are 82.8% White, 6.5% Asian, 2.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Harding Township School District?

Harding Township School District has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #92 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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