Saddle Brook School District

Saddle Brook, New Jersey — 5 schools

1,826
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$26,925
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Saddle Brook School District operates 5 public schools serving 1,826 students, placing it among the smaller districts in New Jersey. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,836 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Bergen County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $26,925 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 73.4% local, 20.1% state, and 6.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $109,857 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 35/100, ranked #439 of 587 in New Jersey against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (12 AP courses district-wide), a 310.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 11.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 48.3% White, 36.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.7% Asian across the district's schools.

Saddle Brook Middle/High School accounts for 43.9% of all Saddle Brook School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Saddle Brook School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Saddle Brook School District school enrollment varies 14× across entities

Saddle Brook School District school enrollment ranges from 58 students (lowest) to 806 students (highest), a spread of 748 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Saddle Brook School District student-counselor ratio is 310:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Saddle Brook School District is typically wider than the Saddle Brook School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Saddle Brook School District chronic absenteeism rate is 11.0% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.5%
Federal
20.1%
State
73.4%
Local

Funding Equity

35
Equity Score
439 / 587
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Bergen County county, where this district is located.

$1,778
Studio/mo
$2,024
1 BR/mo
$2,324
2 BR/mo
$2,835
3 BR/mo
$3,618
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$109,857
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Saddle Brook School District.

White 48.3%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
African American 5.1%
Asian 7.7%
Multiracial 2.0%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
12 AP courses total
310.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
11.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Saddle Brook School District

School Enrollment
Saddle Brook Middle/High School
806
Helen I. Smith School
340
Franklin School
328
Salome H. Long Memorial School
304
Washington School
58

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Saddle Brook School District?

Saddle Brook School District has 5 schools, including 2 other, 3 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,826 students.

How much does Saddle Brook School District spend per student?

Saddle Brook School District spends $26,925 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #439 in New Jersey.

What is the average teacher salary in Saddle Brook School District?

The average teacher salary in Saddle Brook School District is $109,857 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Saddle Brook School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Bergen County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Saddle Brook School District?

Saddle Brook School District students are 48.3% White, 36.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.7% Asian, 5.1% African American, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Saddle Brook School District?

Saddle Brook School District has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #439 out of 587 districts in New Jersey. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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