Enrollment
451
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mount Holly, NJ
F. W. Holbein Middle School
Federal NCES profile for F. W. Holbein Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341092001152
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
F. W. Holbein Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Mount Holly · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
F. W. Holbein Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, F. W. Holbein Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mount Holly, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341092001152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.1%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How F. W. Holbein Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at F. W. Holbein Middle School
F. W. Holbein Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Mount Holly, New Jersey, enrolling 451 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 451 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 286 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #81.
Its student body is led by African American (32%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 226 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 133 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 451 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Mount Holly Township Public School District also operates Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School (327 students) and John Brainerd Elementary School (304 students) alongside F. W. Holbein Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How F. W. Holbein Middle School compares
F. W. Holbein Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▲ 83% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$25,222
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 31.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
White 25.1%
Two or More 11.8%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 31.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, F. W. Holbein Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Holly Township Public School District, which includes F. W. Holbein Middle School.
$25,222
Per student
+1%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 59.3%
Federal 10.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How F. W. Holbein Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Brainerd Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to F. W. Holbein Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~451 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about F. W. Holbein Middle School
How many students attend F. W. Holbein Middle School?
F. W. Holbein Middle School has 451 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mount Holly, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at F. W. Holbein Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at F. W. Holbein Middle School is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at F. W. Holbein Middle School?
54.1% of students at F. W. Holbein Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of F. W. Holbein Middle School?
The largest demographic group at F. W. Holbein Middle School is African American at 31.9% of enrollment, in Mount Holly, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for F. W. Holbein Middle School?
F. W. Holbein Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does F. W. Holbein Middle School rank among public schools in Mount Holly?
By Resource Investment Index, F. W. Holbein Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mount Holly, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mount Holly on the city page.
Is F. W. Holbein Middle School a good school?
F. W. Holbein Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mount Holly Township Public School District?
Besides F. W. Holbein Middle School, Mount Holly Township Public School District also operates Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School (327 students) and John Brainerd Elementary School (304 students). See the Mount Holly Township Public School District district page for the complete list.
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