Lakehurst School District

LAKEHURST, New Jersey — 1 schools

379
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$28,560
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lakehurst School District operates 1 public schools serving 379 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 411 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Ocean County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $28,560 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 14.5% local, 74.8% state, and 10.8% 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 $109,526 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 76/100, ranked #47 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 411:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 43.6% White, 31.9% Hispanic or Latino, 13.9% African American across the district's schools.

Lakehurst Elementary School accounts for 100.0% of all Lakehurst School District student enrollment

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

Lakehurst School District student-counselor ratio is 411:1 — 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

Lakehurst School District chronic absenteeism rate is 20.9% — 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 Lakehurst School District is typically wider than the Lakehurst 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?

10.8%
Federal
74.8%
State
14.5%
Local

Funding Equity

76
Equity Score
47 / 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 Ocean County county, where this district is located.

$1,676
Studio/mo
$1,889
1 BR/mo
$2,328
2 BR/mo
$3,043
3 BR/mo
$3,371
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$109,526
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 Lakehurst School District.

White 43.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
African American 13.9%
Asian 3.2%
Multiracial 6.8%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

411:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Lakehurst School District

School Enrollment
Lakehurst Elementary School
411

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lakehurst School District?

Lakehurst School District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 379 students.

How much does Lakehurst School District spend per student?

Lakehurst School District spends $28,560 per student. The district has an equity score of 76/100, ranking #47 in New Jersey.

What is the average teacher salary in Lakehurst School District?

The average teacher salary in Lakehurst School District is $109,526 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Lakehurst School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Lakehurst School District?

Lakehurst School District students are 43.6% White, 31.9% Hispanic or Latino, 13.9% African American, 3.2% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lakehurst School District?

Lakehurst School District has an equity score of 76/100, ranking #47 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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