North Wildwood School District

North Wildwood, New Jersey — 1 schools

182
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$57,961
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Wildwood School District operates 1 public schools serving 182 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 159 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cape May County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $57,961 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 65.7% local, 22.6% state, and 11.7% 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 $235,645 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

a 481.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 41.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 73.6% White, 13.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American across the district's schools.

Margaret Mace Elementary School accounts for 100.0% of all North Wildwood School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means North Wildwood 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 Wildwood School District student-counselor ratio is 482:1 — 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

North Wildwood School District chronic absenteeism rate is 41.5% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

11.7%
Federal
22.6%
State
65.7%
Local

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,320
Studio/mo
$1,366
1 BR/mo
$1,792
2 BR/mo
$2,396
3 BR/mo
$2,405
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$235,645
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 1 schools in North Wildwood School District.

White 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 11.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

481.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
41.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in North Wildwood School District

School Enrollment
Margaret Mace Elementary School
159

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Wildwood School District?

North Wildwood School District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 182 students.

How much does North Wildwood School District spend per student?

North Wildwood School District spends $57,961 per student.

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

The average teacher salary in North Wildwood School District is $235,645 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near North Wildwood School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of North Wildwood School District?

North Wildwood School District students are 73.6% White, 13.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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