The Ethical Community Charter School School Distirct

Jersey City, New Jersey — 1 schools

380
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$17,057
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

The Ethical Community Charter School School Distirct operates 1 public schools serving 380 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 357 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hudson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,057 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 73.9% local, 8.9% state, and 17.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 8/100, ranked #580 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 178.5:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 17.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 32.0% Asian, 25.6% White, 24.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

The Ethical Community Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all The Ethical Community Charter School School Distirct student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means The Ethical Community Charter School School Distirct-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

The Ethical Community Charter School School Distirct student-counselor ratio is 179:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

The Ethical Community Charter School School Distirct chronic absenteeism rate is 17.9% — 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 The Ethical Community Charter School School Distirct is typically wider than the The Ethical Community Charter School School Distirct-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

17.2%
Federal
8.9%
State
73.9%
Local

Funding Equity

8
Equity Score
580 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Hudson County county, where this district is located.

$2,407
Studio/mo
$2,458
1 BR/mo
$2,763
2 BR/mo
$3,367
3 BR/mo
$3,955
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in The Ethical Community Charter School School Distirct.

White 25.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
African American 11.8%
Asian 32.0%
Multiracial 5.3%
Other 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

178.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in The Ethical Community Charter School School Distirct

School Enrollment
The Ethical Community Charter School
Charter
357

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in The Ethical Community Charter School School Distirct?

The Ethical Community Charter School School Distirct has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 380 students.

How much does The Ethical Community Charter School School Distirct spend per student?

The Ethical Community Charter School School Distirct spends $17,057 per student. The district has an equity score of 8/100, ranking #580 in New Jersey.

What is the average rent near The Ethical Community Charter School School Distirct?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Hudson County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of The Ethical Community Charter School School Distirct?

The Ethical Community Charter School School Distirct students are 32.0% Asian, 25.6% White, 24.2% Hispanic or Latino, 11.8% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for The Ethical Community Charter School School Distirct?

The Ethical Community Charter School School Distirct has an equity score of 8/100, ranking #580 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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