Lopatcong Township School District

Phillipsburg, New Jersey — 2 schools

738
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$30,072
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lopatcong Township School District operates 2 public schools serving 738 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 724 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Warren County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $30,072 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, 28.2% state, and 5.1% 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 $102,255 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 49/100, ranked #318 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 362:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 50.9% White, 20.5% African American, 17.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Lopatcong Elementary School accounts for 53.7% of all Lopatcong Township School District student enrollment

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

Lopatcong Township School District student-counselor ratio is 362:1 — 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

Lopatcong Township School District chronic absenteeism rate is 15.0% — 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 Lopatcong Township School District is typically wider than the Lopatcong Township 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?

5.1%
Federal
28.2%
State
66.7%
Local

Funding Equity

49
Equity Score
318 / 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 Warren County county, where this district is located.

$1,517
Studio/mo
$1,527
1 BR/mo
$1,895
2 BR/mo
$2,404
3 BR/mo
$2,800
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$102,255
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 Lopatcong Township School District.

White 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
African American 20.5%
Asian 8.8%
Multiracial 1.8%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

362:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Lopatcong Township School District

School Enrollment
Lopatcong Elementary School
389
Lopatcong Township Middle School
335

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lopatcong Township School District?

Lopatcong Township School District has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 738 students.

How much does Lopatcong Township School District spend per student?

Lopatcong Township School District spends $30,072 per student. The district has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #318 in New Jersey.

What is the average teacher salary in Lopatcong Township School District?

The average teacher salary in Lopatcong Township School District is $102,255 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Lopatcong Township School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Lopatcong Township School District?

Lopatcong Township School District students are 50.9% White, 20.5% African American, 17.4% Hispanic or Latino, 8.8% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lopatcong Township School District?

Lopatcong Township School District has an equity score of 49/100, ranking #318 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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