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Township of Union School District

New Jersey · Public School District
10
Schools
7,600
Students
$26,126
Per-Pupil Spend
+82% nat'l
26.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-25pp vs nat'l
93.0%
Graduation Rate
+6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Township of Union School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 7,600 students across 10 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 93.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,126 is above average for a US public school district. 27% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Battle Hill ElementaryPK–04385
Connecticut Farms ElementaryPK–05420
Franklin ElementaryPK–04452
Hannah Caldwell ElementaryPK–04779
Livingston ElementaryPK–04465
Washington ElementaryPK–04572
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Burnet Middle School05–08981
Jefferson Elementary05–05528
Kawameeh Middle School05–08710
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Union High School09–122,308
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,126+82% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
39%
53%
State
38.9%
Local (property tax)
52.7%
Federal
8.3%

Funding is shared between state (39%) and local sources (53%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
7,600
Students
27%
Free Lunch
$26K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate93.0%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateNew Jersey →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
93.0% graduation rate — 6.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $26,126 per pupil — 82% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Township of Union School District?
Township of Union School District has 10 public schools, serving a total of 7,600 students.
What is the graduation rate for Township of Union School District?
The graduation rate is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Township of Union School District spend per student?
Township of Union School District spends $26,126 per pupil — 82% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Township of Union School District?
27% of students in Township of Union School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Township of Union School District?
No, Township of Union School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Township of Union School District serve?
Township of Union School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Township of Union School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Township of Union School District is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.