South Harrison Township School District

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Harrisonville, New Jersey - 1 schools

An equity score of 23/100 ranks South Harrison Township School District #541 of 587 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $19,855 per pupil, South Harrison Township School District ranks #594 of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

334
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$19,855
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

South Harrison Township School District operates 1 public schools serving 334 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 Gloucester County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,855 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 65 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 56.4% local, 36.8% state, and 6.8% 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 23/100, ranked #541 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 345:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 2.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.5% White, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is South Harrison Elementary School, enrolling 345 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

South Harrison Elementary School accounts for 100.0% of all South Harrison Township School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of South Harrison Township School District a distant remainder — means South Harrison Township 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 Harrison Township School District student-counselor ratio is 345:1 — 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 South Harrison Township School District is typically wider than the South Harrison Township School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

South Harrison Township School District chronic absenteeism rate is 2.0% — 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?

6.8%
Federal
36.8%
State
56.4%
Local

Funding Equity

23
Equity Score
541 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in South Harrison Township School District.

White 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 2.6%
Asian 3.5%
Multiracial 1.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

345:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
2.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in South Harrison Township School District

School Enrollment
South Harrison Elementary School
345

How South Harrison Township School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Union County Teams Charter School-High School/College La Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Upper Pittsgrove Twp School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Westville Boro Public School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Elk Township School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Lawnside School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to South Harrison 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 South Harrison Township School District?

South Harrison Township School District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 334 students.

How much does South Harrison Township School District spend per student?

South Harrison Township School District spends $19,855 per student. The district has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #541 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of South Harrison Township School District?

South Harrison Township School District students are 87.5% White, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.5% Asian, 2.6% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for South Harrison Township School District?

South Harrison Township School District has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #541 out of 587 districts in New Jersey.