- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Holmdel, NJ
William R. Satz School
Federal NCES profile for William R. Satz School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340741003852
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William R. Satz School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Holmdel · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 1.4%
- free-lunch eligible
William R. Satz School has class sizes smaller than 88% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William R. Satz School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Holmdel, NJ.
School address
District: Holmdel Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340741003852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
William R. Satz School held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 51.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 340741003852 · Holmdel, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 8.8:1 · 1.4% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Holmdel High School (934 students)
William R. Satz School held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 51.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
William R. Satz School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Holmdel High S
Holmdel High School
934 students
- Village School
Village School
822 students
- Indian Hill Sc
Indian Hill School
610 students
- This school
William R. Satz School
455 students
What this shows William R. Satz School reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How William R. Satz School compares
William R. Satz School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.4% | ▼ 95% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 12% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$28,161
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
Asian 19.1%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, William R. Satz School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Holmdel Township School District reports $28,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William R. Satz School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmdel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Village School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Hill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William R. Satz School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about William R. Satz School
How many students attend William R. Satz School?
William R. Satz School has 455 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Holmdel, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William R. Satz School?
The student-teacher ratio at William R. Satz School is 8.8:1, which is 25% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 44% 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 William R. Satz School?
1.4% of students at William R. Satz School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William R. Satz School?
The largest demographic group at William R. Satz School is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Holmdel, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William R. Satz School?
William R. Satz School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William R. Satz School rank among public schools in Holmdel?
By Resource Investment Index, William R. Satz School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Holmdel, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Holmdel Township School District?
Besides William R. Satz School, Holmdel Township School District also operates Holmdel High School (934 students), Village School (822 students), and Indian Hill School (610 students). See the Holmdel Township School District district page for the complete list.