Kingsway Regional School District

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Woolwich Twp., New Jersey - 2 schools

An equity score of 23/100 ranks Kingsway Regional School District #538 of 587 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $18,206 per pupil, Kingsway Regional School District ranks #624 of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,962
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$18,206
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Kingsway Regional School District operates 2 public schools serving 2,962 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 middle 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 Gloucester County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,206 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 65 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 50.4% local, 43.7% state, and 5.9% 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 23/100, ranked #538 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 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (24 AP courses district-wide), a 348.6:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 10.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 70.5% White, 11.3% African American, 9.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Kingsway Regional High School, enrolling 1,822 students (66% of the district's total enrollment).

Kingsway Regional High School accounts for 61.5% of all Kingsway Regional School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Kingsway Regional School District a distant remainder — means Kingsway Regional 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

Kingsway Regional School District student-counselor ratio is 349:1 — 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 Kingsway Regional School District is typically wider than the Kingsway Regional School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Kingsway Regional School District chronic absenteeism rate is 10.2% — 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?

5.9%
Federal
43.7%
State
50.4%
Local

Funding Equity

23
Equity Score
538 / 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 2 schools in Kingsway Regional School District.

White 70.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
African American 11.3%
Asian 4.9%
Multiracial 3.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
24 AP courses total
348.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
10.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Kingsway Regional School District

School Enrollment
Kingsway Regional High School
1,822
Kingsway Regional Middle School
939

How Kingsway Regional School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Englewood Public School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Vernon Township School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Roselle Public School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Holmdel Township School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Hamilton Township School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Kingsway Regional 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 Kingsway Regional School District?

Kingsway Regional School District has 2 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 2,962 students.

How much does Kingsway Regional School District spend per student?

Kingsway Regional School District spends $18,206 per student. The district has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #538 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of Kingsway Regional School District?

Kingsway Regional School District students are 70.5% White, 11.3% African American, 9.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.9% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Kingsway Regional School District?

Kingsway Regional School District has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #538 out of 587 districts in New Jersey.