Union Township School District

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Hampton, New Jersey - 2 schools

An equity score of 45/100 ranks Union Township School District #351 of 586 districts in New Jersey (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $27,815 per pupil, Union Township School District ranks #170 of 648 New Jersey districts by per-pupil spending (New Jersey districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

432
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$27,815
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Union Township School District operates 2 public schools serving 432 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 elementary 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 Hunterdon County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,815 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half 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 74.2% local, 22.8% state, and 3.0% 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 45/100, ranked #351 of 586 in New Jersey against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 252.5:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 9.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 73.5% White, 16.0% Asian, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Union Township Elementary School, enrolling 259 students (51% of the district's total enrollment).

Union Township Elementary School accounts for 51.3% of all Union Township School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Union Township School District a distant remainder — means Union Township School District-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 Township School District student-counselor ratio is 253:1 — 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 Township School District is typically wider than the Union Township School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Union Township School District chronic absenteeism rate is 9.4% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

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 Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

3.0%
Federal
22.8%
State
74.2%
Local

Funding Equity

45
Equity Score
351 / 586
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Union Township School District.

White 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 1.9%
Asian 16.0%
Multiracial 4.3%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

252.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
9.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Union Township School District

School Enrollment
Union Township Elementary School
259
Union Township Middle School
246

How Union Township School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
University Academy Charter High School Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Blairstown Elementary Township School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Vineland Public Charter School Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
South Bound Brook Public School District Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Union Township School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in New Jersey

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Union Township School District?

Union Township School District has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 432 students.

How much does Union Township School District spend per student?

Union Township School District spends $27,815 per student. The district has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #351 in New Jersey.

What is the demographic composition of Union Township School District?

Union Township School District students are 73.5% White, 16.0% Asian, 2.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Union Township School District?

Union Township School District has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #351 out of 586 districts in New Jersey.