Kenilworth School District

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Kenilworth, New Jersey - 2 schools

An equity score of 52/100 ranks Kenilworth School District #284 of 586 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $25,020 per pupil, Kenilworth School District ranks #325 of 648 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,473
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$25,020
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Kenilworth School District operates 2 public schools serving 1,473 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 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 Union County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $25,020 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 648 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending. See how New Jersey compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 57.1% local, 37.6% state, and 5.3% 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 52/100, ranked #284 of 586 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.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (25 AP courses district-wide), a 261.5:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 49.5% White, 38.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4.7% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is David Brearley Middle/High School, enrolling 774 students (54% of the district's total enrollment).

David Brearley Middle/High School accounts for 52.5% of all Kenilworth School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Kenilworth School District a distant remainder — means Kenilworth School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Kenilworth School District student-counselor ratio is 262:1 — 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 Kenilworth School District is typically wider than the Kenilworth School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Kenilworth School District chronic absenteeism rate is 16.0% — 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 Kenilworth School District is typically wider than the Kenilworth School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.3%
Federal
37.6%
State
57.1%
Local

Funding Equity

52
Equity Score
284 / 586
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 Kenilworth School District.

White 49.5%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
African American 4.7%
Asian 4.5%
Multiracial 2.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
25 AP courses total
261.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Kenilworth School District

School Enrollment
David Brearley Middle/High School
774
Warren G. Harding Elementary School
659

How Kenilworth School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Manasquan School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Lower Township Elementary School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Clayton Public School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Haddon Heights School District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Marion P. Thomas Charter School Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Kenilworth School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in New Jersey

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Kenilworth School District?

Kenilworth School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 1,473 students.

How much does Kenilworth School District spend per student?

Kenilworth School District spends $25,020 per student. The district has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #284 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of Kenilworth School District?

Kenilworth School District students are 49.5% White, 38.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4.7% African American, 4.5% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Kenilworth School District?

Kenilworth School District has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #284 out of 586 districts in New Jersey.