Springfield Township School District

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Jobstown, New Jersey - 1 schools

An equity score of 25/100 ranks Springfield Township School District #528 of 587 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $20,560 per pupil, Springfield Township School District ranks #558 of 649 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

283
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$20,560
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Springfield Township School District operates 1 public schools serving 283 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 Burlington County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,560 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 59.3% local, 32.4% state, and 8.3% 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 25/100, ranked #528 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 297:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 8.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 82.8% White, 7.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.7% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Springfield Township School, enrolling 297 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Springfield Township School accounts for 100.0% of all Springfield Township School District student enrollment

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

Springfield Township School District student-counselor ratio is 297:1 — 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 Springfield Township School District is typically wider than the Springfield Township School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Springfield Township School District chronic absenteeism rate is 8.1% — 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?

8.3%
Federal
32.4%
State
59.3%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
528 / 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 Springfield Township School District.

White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
African American 3.7%
Asian 2.4%
Multiracial 3.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

297:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
8.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Springfield Township School District

School Enrollment
Springfield Township School
297

How Springfield Township School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Oldmans Township School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Franklin Township School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Oaklyn Public School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Tuckerton Borough School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Gibbsboro Elementary School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Springfield 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 Springfield Township School District?

Springfield Township School District has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 283 students.

How much does Springfield Township School District spend per student?

Springfield Township School District spends $20,560 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #528 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of Springfield Township School District?

Springfield Township School District students are 82.8% White, 7.1% Hispanic or Latino, 3.7% African American, 2.4% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Springfield Township School District?

Springfield Township School District has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #528 out of 587 districts in New Jersey.