Ho-Ho-Kus School District

Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey — 1 schools

553
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$33,113
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Ho-Ho-Kus School District operates 1 public schools serving 553 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 573 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Bergen County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $33,113 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 76.8% local, 21.0% state, and 2.2% 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 $116,472 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 35/100, ranked #446 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 573:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 9.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 77.8% White, 12.4% Asian, 6.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Ho-Ho-Kus Public School accounts for 100.0% of all Ho-Ho-Kus School District student enrollment

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

Ho-Ho-Kus School District student-counselor ratio is 573:1 — 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

Ho-Ho-Kus School District chronic absenteeism rate is 9.8% — 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?

2.2%
Federal
21.0%
State
76.8%
Local

Funding Equity

35
Equity Score
446 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Bergen County county, where this district is located.

$1,778
Studio/mo
$2,024
1 BR/mo
$2,324
2 BR/mo
$2,835
3 BR/mo
$3,618
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$116,472
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 Ho-Ho-Kus School District.

White 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 12.4%
Multiracial 1.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

573:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
9.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Ho-Ho-Kus School District

School Enrollment
Ho-Ho-Kus Public School
573

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ho-Ho-Kus School District?

Ho-Ho-Kus School District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 553 students.

How much does Ho-Ho-Kus School District spend per student?

Ho-Ho-Kus School District spends $33,113 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #446 in New Jersey.

What is the average teacher salary in Ho-Ho-Kus School District?

The average teacher salary in Ho-Ho-Kus School District is $116,472 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Ho-Ho-Kus School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Ho-Ho-Kus School District?

Ho-Ho-Kus School District students are 77.8% White, 12.4% Asian, 6.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Ho-Ho-Kus School District?

Ho-Ho-Kus School District has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #446 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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