How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Jefferson Elementary | Kawameeh Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | UNION, NJ | UNION, NJ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 564 | 729 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.9:1 | 12:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 26.3% | 21.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Jefferson Elementary | Kawameeh Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,601 | $25,601 |
| District | Township of Union School District | Township of Union School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Jefferson Elementary | Kawameeh Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16.5% | 18.9% |
| African American | 43.1% | 34.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.1% | 35.3% |
| Asian | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 3.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Jefferson Elementary | Kawameeh Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 564:1 | 243:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.2% | 11.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 14 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.