Shamong Township School District

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Shamong, New Jersey - 2 schools

An equity score of 54/100 ranks Shamong Township School District #263 of 586 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $24,550 per pupil, Shamong Township School District ranks #371 of 648 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

693
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$24,550
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Shamong Township School District operates 2 public schools serving 693 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 elementary 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 Burlington County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,550 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 648 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending. See how New Jersey compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 56.3% local, 37.2% state, and 6.5% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 54/100, ranked #263 of 586 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 320:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 11.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.7% White, 7.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Indian Mills Elementary School, enrolling 347 students (54% of the district's total enrollment).

Indian Mills Elementary School accounts for 50.1% of all Shamong Township School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Shamong Township School District a distant remainder — means Shamong Township School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Shamong Township School District student-counselor ratio is 320:1 — 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 Shamong Township School District is typically wider than the Shamong Township School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Shamong Township School District chronic absenteeism rate is 11.6% — 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

Where does the funding come from?

6.5%
Federal
37.2%
State
56.3%
Local

Funding Equity

54
Equity Score
263 / 586
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 2 schools in Shamong Township School District.

White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 2.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

320:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
11.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Shamong Township School District

School Enrollment
Indian Mills Elementary School
347
Indian Mills Memorial School
293

How Shamong Township 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
Salem County Vocational Technical School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Robert Treat Academy Charter School Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Tabernacle Township School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
John P Holland Charter School School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Shamong Township 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 Shamong Township School District?

Shamong Township School District has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 693 students.

How much does Shamong Township School District spend per student?

Shamong Township School District spends $24,550 per student. The district has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #263 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of Shamong Township School District?

Shamong Township School District students are 87.7% White, 7.8% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Shamong Township School District?

Shamong Township School District has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #263 out of 586 districts in New Jersey.