Oaklyn Public School District

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Oaklyn, New Jersey - 1 schools

An equity score of 79/100 ranks Oaklyn Public School District #38 of 587 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $27,384 per pupil, Oaklyn Public School District ranks #144 of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

282
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$27,384
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Oaklyn Public School District operates 1 public schools serving 282 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined 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 Camden County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,384 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper 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 49.3% local, 40.5% state, and 10.2% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 79/100, ranked #38 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 13.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 73.6% White, 14.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.7% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Oaklyn Public School, enrolling 273 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Oaklyn Public School accounts for 96.8% of all Oaklyn Public School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Oaklyn Public School District a distant remainder — means Oaklyn Public 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

Oaklyn Public School District chronic absenteeism rate is 13.2% — 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?

10.2%
Federal
40.5%
State
49.3%
Local

Funding Equity

79
Equity Score
38 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Oaklyn Public School District.

White 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
African American 3.7%
Asian 2.9%
Multiracial 5.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

13.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Oaklyn Public School District

School Enrollment
Oaklyn Public School
273

How Oaklyn Public School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Franklin Township School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Gibbsboro Elementary School District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Ogdensburg Borough School District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Oldmans Township School District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Springfield Township School District Similar size Lower spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Oaklyn Public 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 Oaklyn Public School District?

Oaklyn Public School District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 282 students.

How much does Oaklyn Public School District spend per student?

Oaklyn Public School District spends $27,384 per student. The district has an equity score of 79/100, ranking #38 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of Oaklyn Public School District?

Oaklyn Public School District students are 73.6% White, 14.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.7% African American, 2.9% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Oaklyn Public School District?

Oaklyn Public School District has an equity score of 79/100, ranking #38 out of 587 districts in New Jersey.