Neptune Township School District

Neptune Twp, New Jersey — 7 schools

3,514
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$31,011
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Neptune Township School District operates 7 public schools serving 3,514 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,374 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Monmouth County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $31,011 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 48.7% local, 43.5% state, and 7.8% 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 $127,377 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 #45 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 7 schools offering Advanced Placement (11 AP courses district-wide), a 290.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 37.7% African American, 34.1% Hispanic or Latino, 20.1% White across the district's schools.

Neptune High School accounts for 33.5% of all Neptune Township School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Neptune Township School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

Neptune Township School District school enrollment varies 4.6× across entities

Neptune Township School District school enrollment ranges from 244 students (lowest) to 1,129 students (highest), a spread of 885 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Neptune Township School District student-counselor ratio is 291:1 — 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 Neptune Township School District is typically wider than the Neptune Township School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Neptune Township School District chronic absenteeism rate is 24.3% — 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 Neptune Township School District is typically wider than the Neptune 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?

7.8%
Federal
43.5%
State
48.7%
Local

Funding Equity

76
Equity Score
45 / 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 Monmouth 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

$127,377
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 7 schools in Neptune Township School District.

White 20.1%
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
African American 37.7%
Asian 1.8%
Multiracial 6.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 7
Schools with AP
11 AP courses total
290.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Neptune Township School District

School Enrollment
Neptune High School
1,129
Neptune Middle School
595
Midtown Community Elementary School
437
Summerfield Elementary School
389
Green Grove Elementary School
296
Gables Elementary School
284
Shark River Hills Elementary School
244

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Neptune Township School District?

Neptune Township School District has 7 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 5 other. Total enrollment is 3,514 students.

How much does Neptune Township School District spend per student?

Neptune Township School District spends $31,011 per student. The district has an equity score of 76/100, ranking #45 in New Jersey.

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

The average teacher salary in Neptune Township School District is $127,377 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Neptune Township School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Neptune Township School District?

Neptune Township School District students are 37.7% African American, 34.1% Hispanic or Latino, 20.1% White, 1.8% Asian, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Neptune Township School District?

Neptune Township School District has an equity score of 76/100, ranking #45 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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