North Caldwell School District

North Caldwell, New Jersey — 2 schools

710
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$25,442
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Caldwell School District operates 2 public schools serving 710 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 699 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Essex County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $25,442 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 73.8% local, 22.7% state, and 3.5% 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 $113,203 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 31/100, ranked #479 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 9.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 72.8% White, 12.3% Asian, 9.8% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Grandview Elementary School accounts for 60.1% of all North Caldwell School District student enrollment

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

North Caldwell School District chronic absenteeism rate is 9.3% — 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?

3.5%
Federal
22.7%
State
73.8%
Local

Funding Equity

31
Equity Score
479 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Essex County county, where this district is located.

$1,612
Studio/mo
$1,822
1 BR/mo
$2,205
2 BR/mo
$2,761
3 BR/mo
$3,137
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$113,203
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 North Caldwell School District.

White 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 2.1%
Asian 12.3%
Multiracial 3.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

9.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in North Caldwell School District

School Enrollment
Grandview Elementary School
420
Gould/Mountain Elementary School
279

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Caldwell School District?

North Caldwell School District has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 710 students.

How much does North Caldwell School District spend per student?

North Caldwell School District spends $25,442 per student. The district has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #479 in New Jersey.

What is the average teacher salary in North Caldwell School District?

The average teacher salary in North Caldwell School District is $113,203 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near North Caldwell School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of North Caldwell School District?

North Caldwell School District students are 72.8% White, 12.3% Asian, 9.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Caldwell School District?

North Caldwell School District has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #479 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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