- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oakland, NJ
Manito Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Manito Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341191000668
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manito Elementary School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Oakland · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 2.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Manito Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manito Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Oakland, NJ.
School address
District: Oakland Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341191000668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Manito Elementary School held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 341191000668 · Oakland, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 9.4:1 · 2.3% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Middle School (446 students)
Manito Elementary School held near 257 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Manito Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley Middle
Valley Middle School
446 students
- Heights Elemen
Heights Elementary School
343 students
- This school
Manito Elementary School
255 students
- Dogwood Hill E
Dogwood Hill Elementary School
234 students
What this shows Manito Elementary School reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manito Elementary School compares
Manito Elementary 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.3% | ▼ 92% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$29,905
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Asian 6.7%
Two or More 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Manito Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oakland Public School District reports $29,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manito Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dogwood Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manito Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manito Elementary School
How many students attend Manito Elementary School?
Manito Elementary School has 255 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oakland, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manito Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manito Elementary School is 9.4:1, which is 20% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 40% 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 Manito Elementary School?
2.3% of students at Manito Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manito Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Manito Elementary School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Oakland, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manito Elementary School?
Manito Elementary 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 Manito Elementary School rank among public schools in Oakland?
By Resource Investment Index, Manito Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Oakland, 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 Oakland on the city page.
What other schools are in Oakland Public School District?
Besides Manito Elementary School, Oakland Public School District also operates Valley Middle School (446 students), Heights Elementary School (343 students), and Dogwood Hill Elementary School (234 students). See the Oakland Public School District district page for the complete list.