- Enrollment
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mays Landing, NJ
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340651000130
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Mays Landing · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Mays Landing, NJ.
School address
District: Hamilton Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340651000130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School grew from 582 students in 2022-23 to 614 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 47.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 340651000130 · Mays Landing, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 13.4:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: George L. Hess Educational Complex (1,315 students)
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School grew from 582 students in 2022-23 to 614 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 45.8 → 47.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George L. Hess
George L. Hess Educational Complex
1,315 students
- William Davies
William Davies Middle School
943 students
- This school
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School
602 students
What this shows Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School compares
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▲ 21% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,147
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 602 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
African American 22.3%
Two or More 8.1%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton Township School District reports $21,147 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George L. Hess Educational Complex | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Davies Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other 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 (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School
How many students attend Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School?
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School has 602 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mays Landing, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 614 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School?
35.9% of students at Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School is White at 39.2% of enrollment, in Mays Landing, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School?
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School rank among public schools in Mays Landing?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Mays Landing, 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 Mays Landing on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton Township School District?
Besides Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School, Hamilton Township School District also operates George L. Hess Educational Complex (1,315 students) and William Davies Middle School (943 students). See the Hamilton Township School District district page for the complete list.