Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School

Somerset, New Jersey — 1 schools

604
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$27,569
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School operates 1 public schools serving 604 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 613 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Somerset County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,569 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 80.4% local, 11.8% state, and 7.8% 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 — 22/100, ranked #543 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (10 AP courses district-wide), a 306.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 3.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 61.0% Asian, 13.9% White, 13.9% African American across the district's schools.

Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School student-counselor ratio is 307:1 — 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 Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School is typically wider than the Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 3.9% — 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.8%
Federal
11.8%
State
80.4%
Local

Funding Equity

22
Equity Score
543 / 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 Somerset County county, where this district is located.

$1,804
Studio/mo
$1,978
1 BR/mo
$2,486
2 BR/mo
$2,981
3 BR/mo
$3,296
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School.

White 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 13.9%
Asian 61.0%
Multiracial 5.5%
Other 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
10 AP courses total
306.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
3.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School

School Enrollment
Thomas Edison Energysmart Charter School
Charter
613

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School?

Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 604 students.

How much does Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School spend per student?

Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School spends $27,569 per student. The district has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #543 in New Jersey.

What is the average rent near Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School?

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

What is the demographic composition of Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School?

Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School students are 61.0% Asian, 13.9% White, 13.9% African American, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School?

Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #543 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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