Union Beach Public School District

Union Beach, New Jersey — 1 schools

649
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$30,290
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Union Beach Public School District operates 1 public schools serving 649 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 630 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 $30,290 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 38.4% local, 54.2% state, and 7.4% 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 $106,605 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 66/100, ranked #139 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 787.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 75.2% White, 16.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Memorial School accounts for 100.0% of all Union Beach Public School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Union Beach Public School District-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

Union Beach Public School District student-counselor ratio is 788:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Union Beach Public School District chronic absenteeism rate is 16.3% — 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 Union Beach Public School District is typically wider than the Union Beach Public School District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

7.4%
Federal
54.2%
State
38.4%
Local

Funding Equity

66
Equity Score
139 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or 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

$106,605
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 1 schools in Union Beach Public School District.

White 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
African American 1.3%
Asian 2.1%
Multiracial 5.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

787.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Union Beach Public School District

School Enrollment
Memorial School
630

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Union Beach Public School District?

Union Beach Public School District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 649 students.

How much does Union Beach Public School District spend per student?

Union Beach Public School District spends $30,290 per student. The district has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #139 in New Jersey.

What is the average teacher salary in Union Beach Public School District?

The average teacher salary in Union Beach Public School District is $106,605 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Union Beach Public 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 Union Beach Public School District?

Union Beach Public School District students are 75.2% White, 16.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% Asian, 1.3% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Union Beach Public School District?

Union Beach Public School District has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #139 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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