Township of Ocean School District

Oakhurst, New Jersey — 5 schools

3,258
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$30,795
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Township of Ocean School District operates 5 public schools serving 3,258 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 1 high, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,163 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Monmouth County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $30,795 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 67.4% local, 27.1% state, and 5.5% 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. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $144,102 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 70/100, ranked #101 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 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (21 AP courses district-wide), a 325.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 8.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 59.7% White, 21.5% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% African American across the district's schools.

Ocean Township High School accounts for 29.2% of all Township of Ocean School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Township of Ocean School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

Township of Ocean School District school enrollment varies 2.6× across entities

Township of Ocean School District school enrollment ranges from 356 students (lowest) to 925 students (highest), a spread of 569 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Township of Ocean School District student-counselor ratio is 326:1 — 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 Township of Ocean School District is typically wider than the Township of Ocean School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Township of Ocean School District chronic absenteeism rate is 8.8% — 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?

5.5%
Federal
27.1%
State
67.4%
Local

Funding Equity

70
Equity Score
101 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,676
Studio/mo
$1,889
1 BR/mo
$2,328
2 BR/mo
$3,043
3 BR/mo
$3,371
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$144,102
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Township of Ocean School District.

White 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
African American 10.7%
Asian 5.3%
Multiracial 2.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
21 AP courses total
325.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
8.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Township of Ocean School District

School Enrollment
Ocean Township High School
925
Township of Ocean Intermediate School
889
Wayside Elementary School
583
Ocean Township Elementary School
410
Wanamassa Elementary School
356

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Township of Ocean School District?

Township of Ocean School District has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 elementary, 3 other. Total enrollment is 3,258 students.

How much does Township of Ocean School District spend per student?

Township of Ocean School District spends $30,795 per student. The district has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #101 in New Jersey.

What is the average teacher salary in Township of Ocean School District?

The average teacher salary in Township of Ocean School District is $144,102 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Township of Ocean School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of Township of Ocean School District?

Township of Ocean School District students are 59.7% White, 21.5% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% African American, 5.3% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Township of Ocean School District?

Township of Ocean School District has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #101 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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