School district or education agency · NCES 3412390

Palmyra Public School District

Palmyra, NJ

District overview See comparisons

Students1,083

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools4

operational schools · 2023–24

Students1,083

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$23,691

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

40th percentile52nd percentile45th percentile

This district is 12 percentile points lower than the state figure and 5 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

18.2%16.7%27.8%

This district is 1.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 9.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$27,161$30,225$19,509

This district is $3,064 per student lower than the state figure and $7,652 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$23,691$25,479$15,859

This district is $1,788 per student lower than the state figure and $7,832 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$70$1,229$1,964

This district is $1,159 per student lower than the state figure and $1,894 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$70$172$336

This district is $102 per student lower than the state figure and $266 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$2,957$3,268$1,793

This district is $311 per student lower than the state figure and $1,164 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$10,214$12,124$8,742

This district is $1,910 per student lower than the state figure and $1,472 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$7,251$8,043$3,769

This district is $792 per student lower than the state figure and $3,482 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$4,302$5,687$11,715

This district is $1,385 per student lower than the state figure and $7,413 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$615$442$869

This district is $173 per student higher than the state figure and $254 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

12:112:115:1

This district is about the same as the state figure and 3.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

271:1298:1376:1

This district is 27 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 105 students per counselor lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

162.4179.1138.9

This district is 16.7 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 23.5 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

23.631.918.5

This district is 8.3 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 5.1 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

1.81.50.9

This district is 0.3 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 0.9 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

93.5%95.5%99.0%

This district is 2.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

0.0%1.1%2.6%

This district is 1.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

8.6%6.0%2.9%

This district is 2.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 5.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

3.3%8.5%12.0%

This district is 5.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 8.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

16.5%16.0%14.0%

This district is 0.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

5.9%3.6%3.9%

This district is 2.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.9 percentage points higher 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

+11.5%+4.0%+0.5%

This district is 7.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 11.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

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

28.8%34.2%50.6%

This district is 5.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 21.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

4.8%3.5%4.5%

This district is 1.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

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

14.4%6.7%9.0%

This district is 7.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 5.4 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

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

5.3%4.0%6.7%

This district is 1.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

1.5%2.1%5.1%

This district is 0.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

6.9%11.3%14.4%

This district is 4.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 7.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K93 students

8.6%

Kindergarten–grade 5365 students

33.7%

Grades 6–8188 students

17.4%

Grades 9–12437 students

40.4%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten93

Kindergarten51

Grade 175

Grade 260

Grade 357

Grade 457

Grade 565

Grade 669

Grade 759

Grade 860

Grade 9111

Grade 1099

Grade 11116

Grade 12111

Students by race and ethnicity

White575 (53.1%)

Black or African American196 (18.1%)

Hispanic/Latino167 (15.4%)

Two or more races102 (9.4%)

Asian24 (2.2%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander12 (1.1%)

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?

93Students enrolled in pre-K

5Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

18.6:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District8.6%

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?

175.9All district staff, full-time equivalent

90.8Teachers, full-time equivalent

4School counselors, full-time equivalent

2School psychologists, full-time equivalent

25.6Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

1Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

6School administrators, full-time equivalent

7Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers5 FTE

Kindergarten teachers1 FTE

Elementary teachers40 FTE

Secondary teachers30.8 FTE

Ungraded teachers14 FTE

Instructional coordinators1 FTE

District administrators1 FTE

District administrative support9 FTE

School administrative support6 FTE

Other support staff22.5 FTE

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

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

108Total completers

101Regular diplomas

7Other state-recognized credentials

0Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District93.5%

NJ95.5%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District0.0%

NJ1.1%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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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.

3.3%Students learning English32 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District3.3%

NJ8.5%

U.S.12.0%

16.5%Students receiving IDEA special-education services160 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District16.5%

NJ16.0%

U.S.14.0%

5.9%Students with Section 504 plans57 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District5.9%

NJ3.6%

U.S.3.9%

0.2%English learners also receiving IDEA services2 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.2%

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

18Children 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.

865children ages 5 to 17

60estimated to live in families below the poverty line

6.9%about 1 in 14 school-age children

District6.9%

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.

Emerson Public School DistrictEmerson, NJ1,088 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Upper Saddle River School DistrictUpper Saddle River, NJ1,099 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Sussex-Wantage Regional School DistrictWantage, NJ1,080 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Passaic Valley Regional High School District #1Little Falls, NJ1,061 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Foundation Academy Charter SchoolTrenton, NJ1,090 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Students not economically disadvantaged334 assessments

49 out of 100

White students354 assessments

48 out of 100

Fem343 assessments

41 out of 100

Mal318 assessments

40 out of 100

Hispanic students101 assessments

37 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students329 assessments

33 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

1High schools

1Middle schools

3Suburb 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.

8%Federal

40.8%State

51.2%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$23,691Total current spending per student

$14,078Instruction per student

$8,841Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$2.2MFederal revenue8% of total revenue

$11.4MState revenue40.8% of total revenue

$14.4MLocal revenue51.2% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$14,078Instructionper student

$8,841Student and instructional supportper student

$2,957Special educationper student

$2,654Building operations and maintenanceper student

$707Student transportationper student

$593Food servicesper student

$0Technologyper student

People costs

$10.5MSalaries$10,214 per student

$7.5MEmployee benefits$7,251 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$72KEquipmentFY 2023

$72KCapital outlay$70 per student

$0Constructionincluded in capital outlay

$4.4MDebt outstanding at year end$4,302 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$635KDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$174KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$249KTitle I$241 per student

$315KIDEA special education$305 per student

$320KChild nutrition$310 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$21,537

FY 2023$23,691

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$18

FY 2023$70

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$0

FY 2023$4,302

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?

2020–2111.8%

108 of 918 students

2021–2223.2%

221 of 954 students

2022–2318.2%

173 of 949 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

1Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE3 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE3 reporting schools

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

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs3 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 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?

59Out-of-school suspensions3 reporting schoolsSee schools →187In-school suspensions3 reporting schoolsSee schools →1Law-enforcement referrals3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests3 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-Fi3 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber3 reporting schools

3Student devices reported3 reporting 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?18.2% chronically absent2022–23 · 949 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare 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?$23,691current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?271:1 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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