Northfield City School District

Northfield, New Jersey — 2 schools

931
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$24,660
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Northfield City School District operates 2 public schools serving 931 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 854 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 $24,660 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 45.7% local, 47.9% state, and 6.4% 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 $134,217 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 46/100, ranked #344 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 427:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 10.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 67.4% White, 18.0% Hispanic or Latino, 6.2% Asian across the district's schools.

Northfield Community Elementary School accounts for 53.5% of all Northfield City School District student enrollment

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

Northfield City School District student-counselor ratio is 427:1 — 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

Northfield City School District chronic absenteeism rate is 10.6% — 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?

6.4%
Federal
47.9%
State
45.7%
Local

Funding Equity

46
Equity Score
344 / 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

$134,217
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 Northfield City School District.

White 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
African American 2.3%
Asian 6.2%
Multiracial 5.4%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

427:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
10.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Northfield City School District

School Enrollment
Northfield Community Elementary School
457
Northfield Community Middle School
397

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Northfield City School District?

Northfield City School District has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 931 students.

How much does Northfield City School District spend per student?

Northfield City School District spends $24,660 per student. The district has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #344 in New Jersey.

What is the average teacher salary in Northfield City School District?

The average teacher salary in Northfield City School District is $134,217 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Northfield City 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 Northfield City School District?

Northfield City School District students are 67.4% White, 18.0% Hispanic or Latino, 6.2% Asian, 2.3% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Northfield City School District?

Northfield City School District has an equity score of 46/100, ranking #344 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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