Red Bank Borough Public School District

Red Bank, New Jersey — 2 schools

1,273
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$28,375
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Red Bank Borough Public School District operates 2 public schools serving 1,273 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,143 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Monmouth County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $28,375 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 46.5% local, 40.2% state, and 13.3% 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 $112,404 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 78/100, ranked #37 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 235.8:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 7.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 81.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% White, 5.0% African American across the district's schools.

Red Bank Middle School accounts for 52.5% of all Red Bank Borough Public School District student enrollment

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

Red Bank Borough Public School District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 61.8% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Red Bank Borough Public School District student-counselor ratio is 236:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Red Bank Borough Public School District chronic absenteeism rate is 7.8% — 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?

13.3%
Federal
40.2%
State
46.5%
Local

Funding Equity

78
Equity Score
37 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,676
Studio/mo
$1,889
1 BR/mo
$2,328
2 BR/mo
$3,043
3 BR/mo
$3,371
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$112,404
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 Red Bank Borough Public School District.

White 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 81.8%
African American 5.0%
Multiracial 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

235.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
7.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Red Bank Borough Public School District

School Enrollment
Red Bank Middle School
600
Red Bank Primary School
543

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Red Bank Borough Public School District?

Red Bank Borough Public School District has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,273 students.

How much does Red Bank Borough Public School District spend per student?

Red Bank Borough Public School District spends $28,375 per student. The district has an equity score of 78/100, ranking #37 in New Jersey.

What is the average teacher salary in Red Bank Borough Public School District?

The average teacher salary in Red Bank Borough Public School District is $112,404 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Red Bank Borough Public School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Red Bank Borough Public School District?

Red Bank Borough Public School District students are 81.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.3% White, 5.0% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Red Bank Borough Public School District?

Red Bank Borough Public School District has an equity score of 78/100, ranking #37 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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