West Deptford Township School District operates 5 public schools serving 2,879 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 2 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,816 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Gloucester County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,290 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 53.2% local, 40.3% state, and 6.5% 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 $107,634 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 32/100, ranked #468 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 (14 AP courses district-wide), a 328.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 64.6% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, 11.2% African American across the district's schools.
West Deptford Middle School accounts for 30.5% of all West Deptford Township School District student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means West Deptford Township School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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.
West Deptford Township School District school enrollment varies 3.4× across entities
West Deptford Township School District school enrollment ranges from 253 students (lowest) to 859 students (highest), a spread of 606 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.
West Deptford Township School District student-counselor ratio is 329:1 — 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 West Deptford Township School District is typically wider than the West Deptford Township School District-aggregate figure suggests.
West Deptford Township School District chronic absenteeism rate is 15.9% — 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 West Deptford Township School District is typically wider than the West Deptford Township School District-aggregate figure suggests.
How many schools are in West Deptford Township School District?
West Deptford Township School District has 5 schools, including 2 elementary, 1 high, 2 other. Total enrollment is 2,879 students.
How much does West Deptford Township School District spend per student?
West Deptford Township School District spends $23,290 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #468 in New Jersey.
What is the average teacher salary in West Deptford Township School District?
The average teacher salary in West Deptford Township School District is $107,634 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near West Deptford Township School District?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Gloucester County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of West Deptford Township School District?
West Deptford Township School District students are 64.6% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, 11.2% African American, 2.3% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for West Deptford Township School District?
West Deptford Township School District has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #468 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.