Little Ferry Public School District

Little Ferry, New Jersey — 2 schools

806
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$36,870
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Little Ferry Public School District operates 2 public schools serving 806 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 822 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 $36,870 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 66.7% local, 28.1% state, and 5.2% 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 $127,273 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 59/100, ranked #202 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 8.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 52.6% Hispanic or Latino, 25.3% White, 17.0% Asian across the district's schools.

Washington Elementary School accounts for 57.1% of all Little Ferry Public School District student enrollment

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

Little Ferry Public School District chronic absenteeism rate is 8.7% — 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?

5.2%
Federal
28.1%
State
66.7%
Local

Funding Equity

59
Equity Score
202 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

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

$127,273
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 2 schools in Little Ferry Public School District.

White 25.3%
Hispanic or Latino 52.6%
African American 2.8%
Asian 17.0%
Multiracial 1.6%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

8.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Little Ferry Public School District

School Enrollment
Washington Elementary School
469
Memorial Elementary School
353

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Little Ferry Public School District?

Little Ferry Public School District has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 806 students.

How much does Little Ferry Public School District spend per student?

Little Ferry Public School District spends $36,870 per student. The district has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #202 in New Jersey.

What is the average teacher salary in Little Ferry Public School District?

The average teacher salary in Little Ferry Public School District is $127,273 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Little Ferry Public 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 Little Ferry Public School District?

Little Ferry Public School District students are 52.6% Hispanic or Latino, 25.3% White, 17.0% Asian, 2.8% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Little Ferry Public School District?

Little Ferry Public School District has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #202 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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