North Haledon School District

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North Haledon, New Jersey - 2 schools

An equity score of 47/100 ranks North Haledon School District #333 of 587 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $23,901 per pupil, North Haledon School District ranks #337 of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

582
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$23,901
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Haledon School District operates 2 public schools serving 582 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Passaic County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,901 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending. See how New Jersey compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 71.6% local, 22.5% state, and 5.9% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 47/100, ranked #333 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 304:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 7.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 64.0% White, 25.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Memorial Elementary School, enrolling 349 students (57% of the district's total enrollment).

Memorial Elementary School accounts for 57.4% of all North Haledon School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of North Haledon School District a distant remainder — means North Haledon School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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 Haledon School District student-counselor ratio is 304:1 — 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 North Haledon School District is typically wider than the North Haledon School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

North Haledon School District chronic absenteeism rate is 7.9% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.9%
Federal
22.5%
State
71.6%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
333 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in North Haledon School District.

White 64.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
African American 3.9%
Asian 3.7%
Multiracial 2.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

304:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
7.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in North Haledon School District

School Enrollment
Memorial Elementary School
349
High Mountain School
259

How North Haledon School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New Jersey districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Eastampton Township School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Trenton Stem-to-Civics Charter School Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Lebanon Township School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Jersey City Community Charter School Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Morris Plains School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to North Haledon School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Haledon School District?

North Haledon School District has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 582 students.

How much does North Haledon School District spend per student?

North Haledon School District spends $23,901 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #333 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of North Haledon School District?

North Haledon School District students are 64.0% White, 25.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% African American, 3.7% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Haledon School District?

North Haledon School District has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #333 out of 587 districts in New Jersey.