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Monmouth County – School Districts 2023-2024

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Public school systems play a crucial role in shaping local economies, influencing everything from property values to workforce development. The economic impact of local public schools extends far beyond education, affecting businesses, government budgets, and community well-being. Below are key ways in which public schools contribute to local economic health.

  1. Boosting Property Values and Municipal Revenue A strong public school system increases demand for housing in the district, driving up property values. Studies consistently show that homes in high-performing school districts command higher prices than comparable homes in weaker districts. Higher property values, in turn, generate more property tax revenue for local governments, which can be reinvested in infrastructure, public safety, and other community services.

    Additionally, businesses are more likely to establish themselves in areas with well-regarded schools, knowing that educated communities attract skilled workers and stable families. This creates a positive feedback loop where better schools lead to economic growth, which then further supports school funding.

  2. Workforce Development and Economic Competitiveness Public schools are the primary source of skilled labor for local industries. By providing foundational education, vocational training, and college preparation, schools ensure that businesses have access to qualified employees. Areas with strong school systems tend to have lower unemployment rates and higher average incomes because educated workers are more productive and adaptable to changing job markets.

    Investments in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs, career and technical education (CTE), and partnerships with local businesses further enhance workforce readiness. Companies often consider school quality when deciding where to locate, as they need a pipeline of talent to sustain operations.

  3. Direct Employment and Local Spending Public schools are among the largest employers in many communities, providing jobs for teachers, administrators, custodians, and support staff. These employees spend their salaries locally, supporting restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The multiplier effect means that every dollar spent on school payroll circulates through the economy multiple times, stimulating additional business activity.

    Beyond salaries, schools also contribute to local economies through construction projects (e.g., building new facilities or renovating old ones), purchasing supplies from area vendors, and contracting services like transportation and food supply. These expenditures create jobs and generate tax revenue.

  4. Reducing Long-Term Public Costs Quality education correlates with lower crime rates, reduced reliance on social welfare programs, and better public health outcomes. Students who graduate from strong school systems are less likely to require government assistance, engage in criminal activity, or face chronic unemployment. This reduces the burden on taxpayers, who would otherwise fund prisons, healthcare for the uninsured, and social services.

    Early childhood education programs, in particular, have been shown to yield high long-term returns by improving graduation rates and future earnings while decreasing incarceration costs.

  5. Attracting and Retaining Families and Businesses Families with children prioritize school quality when choosing where to live. Communities with reputable schools experience population growth, which sustains local businesses and services. Conversely, declining school performance can lead to outmigration, shrinking the tax base and harming economic vitality.

    Similarly, corporations evaluating relocation opportunities assess school systems to ensure employees will have access to good education for their children. A weak school system can deter investment, while a strong one can attract high-paying jobs and stimulate economic diversification.

Conclusion

The local public school system is not just an educational institution but a cornerstone of economic stability and growth. By enhancing property values, developing a skilled workforce, employing residents, reducing public costs, and attracting businesses, schools create a thriving economic ecosystem. Policymakers and community leaders must recognize that investing in education yields broad economic benefits, making it one of the most impactful ways to ensure long-term prosperity.

The following report contains those school districts that are completely or partially within the county. The school districts are sorted in a left to right order based on the number of students that are estimated to live in the county, although they may actually attend a school outside the county boundary. Except where noted all figures are for the entire disctrict population and not just that portion that are in the county.

Where available, the district's name contains a link to that district's website.
 
Union Beach Borough School District
Keyport Borough School District  
Millstone Township School District  
Asbury Park City School District  
Manasquan Borough School District  
Keansburg Borough School District  
Upper Freehold Regional School District  
Hazlet Township School District  
Holmdel Township School District  
Wall Township School District  
Ocean Township School District  
Neptune Township School District  
Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District  
Long Branch City School District  
Middletown Township School District  
Grade Span of Agency
Number of Schools
Total Classroom Teachers
Student/Teachers

    Prekindergarten
    Kindergarten
    Grade 1
    Grade 2
    Grade 3
    Grade 4
    Grade 5
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Grade 9
    Grade 10
    Grade 11
    Grade 12
PK thru 12 Students
Ungraded Students
Adult Education and Other Students
Special Ed IEP Students
Total Students

White
Black
Asian
Hispanic
Native American
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Undefined or Multiple Races

Prekindergarten Teachers
Kindergarten Teachers
Elementary Teachers
Secondary Teachers
Ungraded Class Teachers
Total FTE Teachers

Elementary School Counselors
Secondary School Counselors
School Counselors
Total Counselors

School Administrators
School Administrative Support Staff
Instr. Coord. and Super. to Staff
Student Support Services Staff
Librarians/media specialists
Library/Media Support Staff
School Psychologists
Paraprofessionals/Instructional Aides
Total School Staff

LEA Administrators
LEA Administrative Support Staff
Total LEA Staff

All Other Support Staff
Total Other Staff
PK-12
16
769
11.88

216
637
642
667
617
614
684
655
656
729
638
717
700
723
8,895
0
0
240
9,135

7,262
153
174
958
5
11
329

14
32
353
244
126
769

0
0
29
29

32
64
17
98
6
0
20
240
460

6
25
48

291
291
PK-12
8
496
11.29

584
334
337
371
360
371
383
358
391
375
373
341
415
407
5,400
0
0
200
5,600

1,097
580
25
3,534
10
0
154

56
16
228
151
45
496

0
0
15
15

21
35
24
55
2
0
6
200
319

7
36
67

94
94
PK-12
7
361
11.34

424
278
267
271
261
258
273
274
277
247
318
271
268
328
4,015
0
0
80
4,095

2,277
358
235
921
6
7
207

32
10
173
102
44
361

0
0
14
14

18
19
5
30
1
0
6
80
154

3
16
24

39
39
PK-12
7
331
10.62

382
188
232
202
222
199
209
208
200
226
257
280
311
295
3,411
0
0
105
3,516

575
1,343
74
1,203
1
6
209

28
0
153
83
67
331

0
0
17
17

15
16
11
29
6
0
6
105
177

4
19
34

73
73
PK-12
5
334
10.07

299
213
211
219
202
231
215
222
225
209
251
255
247
264
3,263
0
0
101
3,364

1,910
373
194
691
4
4
81

27
3
152
103
49
334

0
0
13
13

11
39
20
30
5
0
6
101
191

5
22
47

130
130
PK-12
7
349
9.56

69
222
230
239
224
268
236
253
249
259
217
242
238
240
3,186
0
0
150
3,336

2,686
72
38
301
1
0
85

4
7
156
104
78
349

0
0
16
16

17
19
9
36
4
0
8
150
234

3
19
31

125
125
PK-12
4
285
10.57

83
159
182
194
188
197
214
213
241
254
241
230
251
244
2,891
0
0
121
3,012

1,983
34
448
228
1
5
191

4
6
121
85
69
285

0
0
9
9

10
20
13
21
5
0
4
121
181

4
9
26

106
106
PK-12
8
235
11.95

146
195
189
186
214
183
195
189
192
200
210
180
209
236
2,724
0
0
85
2,809

2,070
56
66
447
3
3
78

5
6
114
51
59
235

0
0
9
9

15
12
6
22
0
0
5
85
138

3
22
30

163
163
PK-12
3
163
12.79

41
93
100
105
110
98
99
107
116
128
242
259
277
280
2,055
0
0
29
2,084

1,660
66
133
157
2
1
32

3
0
71
64
25
163

0
0
7
7

10
25
1
17
2
0
4
29
87

3
0
4

34
34
PK-12
4
131
12.35

161
112
83
118
91
119
120
122
110
125
91
116
95
102
1,565
0
0
53
1,618

661
326
22
467
1
5
82

13
5
46
22
45
131

0
0
6
6

8
10
8
15
0
0
5
53
91

1
6
15

58
58
PK-12
2
143
10.69

53
47
43
49
48
42
52
47
58
65
222
225
248
267
1,466
0
0
62
1,528

1,206
14
17
204
4
2
17

2
1
50
58
32
143

0
0
7
7

7
11
5
12
1
0
2
62
95

4
9
18

34
34
PK-12
4
160
9.49

243
101
82
82
100
73
83
96
103
96
122
89
92
94
1,456
0
0
63
1,519

48
694
3
689
1
0
21

23
8
70
32
27
160

0
0
8
8

8
10
19
23
0
0
4
63
108

3
15
36

39
39
PK-08
3
122
9.89

72
83
127
111
121
102
132
166
119
131
0
0
0
0
1,164
0
0
42
1,206

883
42
78
124
2
0
35

6
3
80
9
24
122

0
0
4
4

6
12
1
15
0
0
1
42
77

4
5
10

29
29
PK-12
2
101
10.17

93
51
64
51
55
54
54
69
57
69
88
116
86
97
1,004
0
0
23
1,027

500
73
18
383
1
1
28

7
3
40
31
20
101

0
0
4
4

5
7
3
6
0
0
2
23
43

2
5
10

14
14
PK-08
1
53
12.16

108
56
62
46
53
56
53
60
69
51
0
0
0
0
614
0
0
31
645

458
11
15
101
0
0
29

10
1
25
5
12
53

0
0
1
1

1
7
0
7
0
0
1
31
46

2
0
2

13
13


Sources: STI: PopStats and STI: Colossus