Enrollment
455
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-95% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William R. Satz School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at William R. Satz School
William R. Satz School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Holmdel, New Jersey, enrolling 455 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.8:1, William R. Satz School is leaner than roughly 88% of New Jersey schools and 25% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.4% free-meal eligibility runs 95% below the New Jersey average.
With 455 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 580 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #56, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Asian (19%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 228 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Holmdel Township School District also operates Holmdel High School (934 students) and Village School (822 students) alongside William R. Satz 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 William R. Satz School compares
William R. Satz 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$26,051
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Holmdel Township School District, which includes William R. Satz School.
$26,051
Per student
+4%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+57%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.9%
State 24.3%
Federal 1.9%
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 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
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle 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 (~455 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Holmdel on the city page.
Is William R. Satz School a good school?
William R. Satz School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of 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 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.
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