Enrollment
602
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.9%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mays Landing, New Jersey, enrolling 602 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 602 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 345 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #278, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 602 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Hamilton Township School District also operates George L. Hess Educational Complex (1,315 students) and William Davies Middle School (943 students) alongside Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary 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 Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School compares
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton Township School District, which includes Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School.
$20,835
Per student
-17%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.0%
State 57.7%
Federal 10.3%
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 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
- 1,315
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other 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 (~602 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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