At a glance
Reported students
311
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
461
Van Holten Primary School: 311 reported students.
State peer staffing position
50th percentile
11.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 311
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.1:1
What the reported data says about Van Holten Primary School
Van Holten Primary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Bridgewater. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District. NCES reports 311 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, close to the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52.1%) and Asian (21.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 13.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Van Holten Primary School
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 13.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 7.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.1%
- Hispanic15.8%
- Black4.5%
- Asian21.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bradley Gardens Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
279 reported students
Milltown Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
348 reported students
Crim Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
396 reported students
John F. Kennedy Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
431 reported students
Adamsville Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
461 reported students
Hamilton Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
462 reported students
Public schools near Van Holten Primary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milltown Primary School Elementary · Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District | PK–04 | 348 | 1.1 mi |
| John F. Kennedy Primary School Elementary · Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District | KG–04 | 431 | 2.3 mi |
| Bradley Gardens Primary School Elementary · Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District | PK–04 | 279 | 2.8 mi |
| Stony Brook School Elementary · Branchburg Township School District | 04–05 | 310 | 3 mi |
| Hamilton Primary School Elementary · Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District | KG–04 | 462 | 3.1 mi |
| Crim Primary School Elementary · Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District | KG–04 | 396 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Van Holten Primary School
What grades does Van Holten Primary School serve?
Van Holten Primary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District.
How many students attend Van Holten Primary School?
Van Holten Primary School reported 311 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 311 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Van Holten Primary School?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 311 students and 27.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Van Holten Primary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Van Holten Primary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Van Holten Primary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
7.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Van Holten Primary School in?
Van Holten Primary School is part of Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District, based in Martinsville, NJ, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Van Holten Primary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Milltown Primary School (1.1 mi), John F. Kennedy Primary School (2.3 mi), Bradley Gardens Primary School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.