Salem County Vocational Technical School District

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Woodstown, New Jersey - 1 schools

An equity score of 48/100 ranks Salem County Vocational Technical School District #328 of 587 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $23,828 per pupil, Salem County Vocational Technical School District ranks #345 of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

695
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$23,828
Per-Pupil Spending
High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Salem County Vocational Technical School District operates 1 public schools serving 695 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high 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 Salem County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,828 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower 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 31.5% local, 51.3% state, and 17.2% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 48/100, ranked #328 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 251.3:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 8.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 75.8% White, 10.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.0% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Salem County Career and Technical High School, enrolling 754 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Salem County Career and Technical High School accounts for 100.0% of all Salem County Vocational Technical School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Salem County Vocational Technical School District a distant remainder — means Salem County Vocational Technical 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

Salem County Vocational Technical School District student-counselor ratio is 251:1 — 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 Salem County Vocational Technical School District is typically wider than the Salem County Vocational Technical School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Salem County Vocational Technical School District chronic absenteeism rate is 8.2% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

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

Where does the funding come from?

17.2%
Federal
51.3%
State
31.5%
Local

Funding Equity

48
Equity Score
328 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Salem County Vocational Technical School District.

White 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
African American 7.0%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 5.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

251.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
8.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Salem County Vocational Technical School District

School Enrollment
Salem County Career and Technical High School
754

How Salem County Vocational Technical School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Fairfield Public School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Shamong Township School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Robert Treat Academy Charter School Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Tabernacle Township School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Wharton Borough School District Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Salem County Vocational Technical 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 Salem County Vocational Technical School District?

Salem County Vocational Technical School District has 1 school, including 1 high. Total enrollment is 695 students.

How much does Salem County Vocational Technical School District spend per student?

Salem County Vocational Technical School District spends $23,828 per student. The district has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #328 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of Salem County Vocational Technical School District?

Salem County Vocational Technical School District students are 75.8% White, 10.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.0% African American, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Salem County Vocational Technical School District?

Salem County Vocational Technical School District has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #328 out of 587 districts in New Jersey.