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2 schools in Absecon Public Schools District

New Jersey · 908 students · 1 city

Across 2 public schools, Absecon Public Schools District (New Jersey) serves approximately 908 K-12 students across 1 elementary and 1 middle.

4-year change in Absecon Public Schools District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
908
+21 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Absecon Public Schools District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn New JerseyIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
908#313 of 372#7,292 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#291 of 372N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
9.5:1#38 of 370#222 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
55.0%#80 of 369#3,463 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Absecon Public Schools District

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 874 to 908 students (up 4%) and from 63 to 96 full-time teachers (up 52%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
H Ashton MarshAbseconElementaryPK-04516
Emma C AttalesAbseconMiddle05-08392

About Absecon Public Schools District

Absecon Public Schools District maintains 2 public schools across New Jersey, collectively serveing roughly 908 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, Absecon Public Schools District is made up of 1 elementary and 1 middle.

Per-school enrollment averages around 454 in this district, meaningfully below the New Jersey typical of 540.

Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 908 students, held roughly steady from the 887 reported in SY 2020-21.

On this page, the community for Absecon Public Schools District discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Absecon Public Schools District?
Absecon Public Schools District operates 2 public K-12 schools in New Jersey, serving approximately 908 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Absecon Public Schools District?
Absecon Public Schools District includes 1 elementary school and 1 middle school.
What is the largest school in Absecon Public Schools District?
H Ashton Marsh is the largest public school in Absecon Public Schools District by enrollment, with approximately 516 students.
What grade levels does Absecon Public Schools District serve?
Absecon Public Schools District serves students from pre-K through grade 8 across 2 schools.