Linwood City School District

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Linwood, New Jersey - 2 schools

An equity score of 34/100 ranks Linwood City School District #455 of 587 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $22,494 per pupil, Linwood City School District ranks #419 of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

806
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$22,494
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Linwood City School District operates 2 public schools serving 806 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 elementary 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 Atlantic County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,494 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half 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 72.0% local, 25.2% state, and 2.8% 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 34/100, ranked #455 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.

a 395.5:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 14.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 81.3% White, 8.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Seaview Elementary School, enrolling 444 students (56% of the district's total enrollment).

Seaview Elementary School accounts for 55.1% of all Linwood City School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Linwood City School District a distant remainder — means Linwood City School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Linwood City School District student-counselor ratio is 396:1 — 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

Linwood City School District chronic absenteeism rate is 14.6% — 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?

2.8%
Federal
25.2%
State
72.0%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
455 / 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 Linwood City School District.

White 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Asian 4.1%
Multiracial 6.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

395.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Linwood City School District

School Enrollment
Seaview Elementary School
444
Belhaven Middle School
347

How Linwood City School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Little Ferry Public School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Carlstadt-East Rutherford Regional High School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Oradell Public School District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Passaic County Manchester Regional High School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
South Hunterdon Regional School District Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Linwood City 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 Linwood City School District?

Linwood City School District has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 806 students.

How much does Linwood City School District spend per student?

Linwood City School District spends $22,494 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #455 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of Linwood City School District?

Linwood City School District students are 81.3% White, 8.1% Hispanic or Latino, 4.1% Asian, 0.5% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Linwood City School District?

Linwood City School District has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #455 out of 587 districts in New Jersey.