Kearny School District

The Kearny School District is located in Kearny, NJ and includes 7 schools that serve 5,649 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Kearny School District spends $13,999 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 68% on instruction, 30% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Kearny School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the NJ state average being 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Kearny School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Kearny School District, 13% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Kearny School District serves 5% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.