Mullica Township School District

Elwood, New Jersey — 2 schools

635
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$27,099
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mullica Township School District operates 2 public schools serving 635 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 633 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Atlantic County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,099 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 37.0% local, 53.4% state, and 9.6% 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 $114,737 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 65/100, ranked #151 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 316.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 12.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 67.6% White, 23.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.2% African American across the district's schools.

Mullica Township Primary School accounts for 58.6% of all Mullica Township School District student enrollment

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

Mullica Township School District student-counselor ratio is 317:1 — 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 Mullica Township School District is typically wider than the Mullica Township School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Mullica Township School District chronic absenteeism rate is 12.9% — 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?

9.6%
Federal
53.4%
State
37.0%
Local

Funding Equity

65
Equity Score
151 / 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 Atlantic County county, where this district is located.

$1,346
Studio/mo
$1,537
1 BR/mo
$1,867
2 BR/mo
$2,586
3 BR/mo
$2,851
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$114,737
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 Mullica Township School District.

White 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
African American 5.2%
Multiracial 4.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

316.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Mullica Township School District

School Enrollment
Mullica Township Primary School
371
Mullica Township Middle School
262

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mullica Township School District?

Mullica Township School District has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 635 students.

How much does Mullica Township School District spend per student?

Mullica Township School District spends $27,099 per student. The district has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #151 in New Jersey.

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

The average teacher salary in Mullica Township School District is $114,737 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Mullica Township School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Mullica Township School District?

Mullica Township School District students are 67.6% White, 23.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.2% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Mullica Township School District?

Mullica Township School District has an equity score of 65/100, ranking #151 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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