School district or education agency · NCES 3411790

Northfield City School District

Northfield, NJ

District overview See comparisons

Students947

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools2

operational schools · 2023–24

Students947

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$22,361

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictNJUnited States

Academic standing2025

61st percentile52nd percentile45th percentile

This district is 9 percentile points higher than the state figure and 16 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

11.7%16.7%27.8%

This district is 5.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 16.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$26,826$30,225$19,509

This district is $3,399 per student lower than the state figure and $7,317 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$22,361$25,479$15,859

This district is $3,118 per student lower than the state figure and $6,502 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$436$1,229$1,964

This district is $793 per student lower than the state figure and $1,528 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$295$172$336

This district is $123 per student higher than the state figure and $41 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$3,192$3,268$1,793

This district is $76 per student lower than the state figure and $1,399 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$11,724$12,124$8,742

This district is $400 per student lower than the state figure and $2,982 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$7,503$8,043$3,769

This district is $540 per student lower than the state figure and $3,734 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$1,743$5,687$11,715

This district is $3,944 per student lower than the state figure and $9,972 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$618$442$869

This district is $176 per student higher than the state figure and $251 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

10:112:115:1

This district is 2.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 5.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

474:1298:1376:1

This district is 176 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 98 students per counselor higher than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

176.0179.1138.9

This district is 3.1 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 37.1 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

26.431.918.5

This district is 5.5 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 7.9 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

1.11.50.9

This district is 0.4 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.2 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

13.7%6.0%2.9%

This district is 7.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 10.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

2.3%8.5%12.0%

This district is 6.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 9.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

23.2%16.0%14.0%

This district is 7.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 9.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

3.0%3.6%3.9%

This district is 0.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%97.1%95.8%

This district is 2.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+9.9%+4.0%+0.5%

This district is 5.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 9.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

24.4%34.2%50.6%

This district is 9.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 26.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.9%3.5%4.5%

This district is 2.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

4.0%6.7%9.0%

This district is 2.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.0%4.0%6.7%

This district is 4.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

8.1%11.3%14.4%

This district is 3.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K130 students

13.7%

Kindergarten–grade 5508 students

53.6%

Grades 6–8309 students

32.6%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten130

Kindergarten78

Grade 182

Grade 269

Grade 392

Grade 498

Grade 589

Grade 692

Grade 7105

Grade 8112

Students by race and ethnicity

White657 (69.4%)

Hispanic/Latino176 (18.6%)

Asian53 (5.6%)

Two or more races41 (4.3%)

Black or African American13 (1.4%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander6 (0.6%)

American Indian or Alaska Native1 (0.1%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

130Students enrolled in pre-K

4Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

32.5:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District13.7%

NJ6.0%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

166.7All district staff, full-time equivalent

91.5Teachers, full-time equivalent

2School counselors, full-time equivalent

1School psychologists, full-time equivalent

25Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

1Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

3School administrators, full-time equivalent

9.9Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers4 FTE

Kindergarten teachers1 FTE

Elementary teachers56 FTE

Secondary teachers10.5 FTE

Ungraded teachers20 FTE

Instructional coordinators1 FTE

District administrators2 FTE

District administrative support5.5 FTE

School administrative support5 FTE

Other support staff19.8 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

Teachers and staff

Teacher workforce

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

2.3%Students learning English20 students · 2 of 2 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District2.3%

NJ8.5%

U.S.12.0%

23.2%Students receiving IDEA special-education services202 students · 2 of 2 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District23.2%

NJ16.0%

U.S.14.0%

3.0%Students with Section 504 plans26 students · 2 of 2 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District3.0%

NJ3.6%

U.S.3.9%

0.6%English learners also receiving IDEA services5 students · 2 of 2 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.6%

NJ0.8%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

92Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

NJ97.1%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

963children ages 5 to 17

78estimated to live in families below the poverty line

8.1%about 1 in 12 school-age children

District8.1%

NJ11.3%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in NJ receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Monmouth Regional High SchoolTinton Falls, NJ950 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Little Falls Township Public School DistrictLittle Falls, NJ935 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Florham Park School DistrictFlorham Park, NJ948 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Waterford Township School DistrictAtco, NJ934 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Absecon Public Schools DistrictAbsecon, NJ936 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Student outcomes

How are students doing?

Four views answer different questions. State test percentages show grade-level expectations; the national research trend shows change over time; graduation and dropout measures describe high-school outcomes.

Nationally comparable trend · 2019–2025

Are results improving over time?

61^stlatest estimated national standing

20192022202320242025

Estimated standing is unchanged from the first year.

State proficiency standards differ and should not be used for cross-state rankings. Graduation ranges and privacy protections are preserved exactly. The academic trend uses Stanford Education Data Archive estimates and is not a state proficiency percentage.

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Students not economically disadvantaged760 assessments

66 out of 100

White students669 assessments

64 out of 100

Fem526 assessments

63 out of 100

Mal447 assessments

59 out of 100

Hispanic students167 assessments

45 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students213 assessments

44 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

1Elementary schools

1Middle schools

2Suburb setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

6.3%Federal

47%State

46.7%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$22,361Total current spending per student

$15,722Instruction per student

$5,948Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$1.6MFederal revenue6.3% of total revenue

$11.7MState revenue47% of total revenue

$11.7MLocal revenue46.7% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$15,722Instructionper student

$5,948Student and instructional supportper student

$3,192Special educationper student

$1,507Building operations and maintenanceper student

$58Student transportationper student

$392Food servicesper student

$0Technologyper student

People costs

$10.9MSalaries$11,724 per student

$7MEmployee benefits$7,503 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$275KEquipmentFY 2023

$406KCapital outlay$436 per student

$131KConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$1.6MDebt outstanding at year end$1,743 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$575KDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$45KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$243KTitle I$261 per student

$255KIDEA special education$274 per student

$213KChild nutrition$229 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$21,264

FY 2023$22,361

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$151

FY 2023$436

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$0

FY 2023$1,743

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–217.7%

67 of 865 students

2021–2210.6%

90 of 847 students

2022–2311.7%

100 of 854 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE2 reporting schools

4Security staff FTE2 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Gifted programs2 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

14Out-of-school suspensions2 reporting schoolsSee schools →1In-school suspensions2 reporting schoolsSee schools →5Law-enforcement referrals2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Seclusion1 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi2 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber2 reporting schools

2Student devices reported2 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats without a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks without a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents2 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?11.7% chronically absent2022–23 · 854 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?About the sameCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?6 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$22,361current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?474:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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