- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manahawkin, NJ
Mckinley Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Mckinley Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341569004718
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckinley Avenue Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Manahawkin · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 12.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mckinley Avenue Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Avenue Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Manahawkin, NJ.
School address
District: Stafford Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341569004718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Mckinley Avenue Elementary School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.5 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 341569004718 · Manahawkin, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
630 enr · 12.9:1 · 12.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Ocean Acres Elementary School (747 students)
Mckinley Avenue Elementary School held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.5 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Mckinley Avenue Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ocean Acres El
Ocean Acres Elementary School
747 students
- Stafford Inter
Stafford Intermediate School
657 students
- This school
Mckinley Avenue Elementary School
630 students
- Ronald L. Mein
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center
332 students
- Oxycocus Eleme 176
Oxycocus Elementary School
176 students
What this shows Mckinley Avenue Elementary School reports 630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckinley Avenue Elementary School compares
Mckinley Avenue 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.1% | ▼ 59% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$20,758
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 630 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Mckinley Avenue Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stafford Township School District reports $20,758 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckinley Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Acres Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stafford Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oxycocus Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckinley Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar elementary schools in Manahawkin
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~630 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckinley Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Mckinley Avenue Elementary School?
Mckinley Avenue Elementary School has 630 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manahawkin, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 612 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckinley Avenue Elementary School is 12.9:1, which is 9% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mckinley Avenue Elementary School?
12.1% of students at Mckinley Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckinley Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Mckinley Avenue Elementary School is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Manahawkin, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckinley Avenue Elementary School?
Mckinley Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Mckinley Avenue Elementary School rank among public schools in Manahawkin?
By Resource Investment Index, Mckinley Avenue Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Manahawkin, 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 Manahawkin on the city page.
What other schools are in Stafford Township School District?
Besides Mckinley Avenue Elementary School, Stafford Township School District also operates Ocean Acres Elementary School (747 students), Stafford Intermediate School (657 students), and Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center (332 students). See the Stafford Township School District district page for the complete list.