South Hackensack School District

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South Hackensack, New Jersey - 1 schools

An equity score of 64/100 ranks South Hackensack School District #153 of 587 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $27,742 per pupil, South Hackensack School District ranks #132 of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

260
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$27,742
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

South Hackensack School District operates 1 public schools serving 260 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 Bergen County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,742 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 80.3% local, 16.6% state, and 3.2% 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 64/100, ranked #153 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 15.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 65.3% Hispanic or Latino, 22.5% White, 5.9% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Memorial School, enrolling 222 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Memorial School accounts for 85.4% of all South Hackensack School District student enrollment

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

South Hackensack School District chronic absenteeism rate is 15.8% — 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 South Hackensack School District is typically wider than the South Hackensack 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?

3.2%
Federal
16.6%
State
80.3%
Local

Funding Equity

64
Equity Score
153 / 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 South Hackensack School District.

White 22.5%
Hispanic or Latino 65.3%
African American 5.9%
Asian 3.2%
Multiracial 2.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

15.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in South Hackensack School District

School Enrollment
Memorial School
222

How South Hackensack School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Woodbury Heights Public School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Unity Charter School Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
The Barack Obama Green Charter High School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Monmouth Beach School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Alloway Twp School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to South Hackensack 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 South Hackensack School District?

South Hackensack School District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 260 students.

How much does South Hackensack School District spend per student?

South Hackensack School District spends $27,742 per student. The district has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #153 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of South Hackensack School District?

South Hackensack School District students are 65.3% Hispanic or Latino, 22.5% White, 5.9% African American, 3.2% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for South Hackensack School District?

South Hackensack School District has an equity score of 64/100, ranking #153 out of 587 districts in New Jersey.