Union County Teams Charter School-High School/College La

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Plainfield, New Jersey - 1 schools

An equity score of 12/100 ranks Union County Teams Charter School-High School/College La #575 of 586 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $17,308 per pupil, Union County Teams Charter School-High School/College La ranks #639 of 648 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

334
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$17,308
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Union County Teams Charter School-High School/College La operates 1 public schools serving 334 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 Union County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,308 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 65 of 648 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending. See how New Jersey compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 83.9% local, 6.3% state, and 9.8% 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 12/100, ranked #575 of 586 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 304:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 61.2% African American, 36.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Union County Teams Charter School, enrolling 304 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Union County Teams Charter School accounts for 91.0% of all Union County Teams Charter School-High School/College La student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Union County Teams Charter School-High School/College La a distant remainder — means Union County Teams Charter School-High School/College La-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Union County Teams Charter School-High School/College La reports 71.6% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share sits between 62.5% and 75%, above a simple majority but below the highest descriptive band used here. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Union County Teams Charter School-High School/College La student-counselor ratio is 304:1 — 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 Union County Teams Charter School-High School/College La is typically wider than the Union County Teams Charter School-High School/College La-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Union County Teams Charter School-High School/College La chronic absenteeism rate is 21.7% — 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 County Teams Charter School-High School/College La is typically wider than the Union County Teams Charter School-High School/College La-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

9.8%
Federal
6.3%
State
83.9%
Local

Funding Equity

12
Equity Score
575 / 586
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 Union County Teams Charter School-High School/College La.

Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
African American 61.2%
Asian 1.0%
Multiracial 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

304:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Union County Teams Charter School-High School/College La

School Enrollment
Union County Teams Charter School
Charter
304

How Union County Teams Charter School-High School/College La Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
South Harrison Township School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Upper Pittsgrove Twp School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Westville Boro Public School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Elk Township School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Lawnside School District Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Union County Teams Charter School-High School/College La'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 Union County Teams Charter School-High School/College La?

Union County Teams Charter School-High School/College La has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 334 students.

How much does Union County Teams Charter School-High School/College La spend per student?

Union County Teams Charter School-High School/College La spends $17,308 per student. The district has an equity score of 12/100, ranking #575 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of Union County Teams Charter School-High School/College La?

Union County Teams Charter School-High School/College La students are 61.2% African American, 36.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Union County Teams Charter School-High School/College La?

Union County Teams Charter School-High School/College La has an equity score of 12/100, ranking #575 out of 586 districts in New Jersey.