How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Atlantic County Elementary and Middle Schools | George L. Hess Educational Complex |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mays Landing, NJ | Mays Landing, NJ |
| School Type | special-ed | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 200 | 1,315 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 6.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 33.0% | 53.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Atlantic County Elementary and Middle Schools | George L. Hess Educational Complex |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $77,503 | $21,147 |
| District | Atlantic County Special Services School District | Hamilton Township School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Atlantic County Elementary and Middle Schools | George L. Hess Educational Complex |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27.0% | 31.7% |
| African American | 28.5% | 25.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| Asian | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 8.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Atlantic County Elementary and Middle Schools | George L. Hess Educational Complex |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 94:1 | 557:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 21.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 151 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.