Pennsville School District

PENNSVILLE, New Jersey — 5 schools

1,822
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$25,453
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Pennsville School District operates 5 public schools serving 1,822 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,846 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Salem County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $25,453 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 49.1% local, 45.2% state, and 5.7% 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 $99,966 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 52/100, ranked #281 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 301:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 67.1% White, 17.8% Hispanic or Latino, 7.1% African American across the district's schools.

Pennsville Memorial High School accounts for 26.2% of all Pennsville School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Pennsville School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

Pennsville School District student-counselor ratio is 301:1 — 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 Pennsville School District is typically wider than the Pennsville School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Pennsville School District chronic absenteeism rate is 15.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Pennsville School District is typically wider than the Pennsville School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

5.7%
Federal
45.2%
State
49.1%
Local

Funding Equity

52
Equity Score
281 / 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 Salem County county, where this district is located.

$1,397
Studio/mo
$1,520
1 BR/mo
$1,810
2 BR/mo
$2,170
3 BR/mo
$2,423
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$99,966
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 5 schools in Pennsville School District.

White 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
African American 7.1%
Asian 1.3%
Multiracial 6.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
301:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Pennsville School District

School Enrollment
Pennsville Memorial High School
483
Pennsville Middle School
460
Valley Park Elementary School
365
Central Park Elementary School
275
Penn Beach Elementary
263

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Pennsville School District?

Pennsville School District has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,822 students.

How much does Pennsville School District spend per student?

Pennsville School District spends $25,453 per student. The district has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #281 in New Jersey.

What is the average teacher salary in Pennsville School District?

The average teacher salary in Pennsville School District is $99,966 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Pennsville School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Pennsville School District?

Pennsville School District students are 67.1% White, 17.8% Hispanic or Latino, 7.1% African American, 1.3% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Pennsville School District?

Pennsville School District has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #281 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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