- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manahawkin, NJ
Ocean Acres Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ocean Acres Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341569000343
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ocean Acres Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Manahawkin · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ocean Acres Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean Acres Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Manahawkin, NJ.
School address
District: Stafford Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341569000343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Ocean Acres Elementary School grew from 665 students in 2022-23 to 723 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 341569000343 · Manahawkin, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
747 enr · 14.9:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Stafford Intermediate School (657 students)
Ocean Acres Elementary School grew from 665 students in 2022-23 to 723 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Ocean Acres Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ocean Acres Elementary School
747 students
- Stafford Inter
Stafford Intermediate School
657 students
- Mckinley Avenu
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 Ocean Acres Elementary School reports 747 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ocean Acres Elementary School compares
Ocean Acres 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 54% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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 747 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Ocean Acres Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
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 Ocean Acres Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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 Ocean Acres Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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 other schools in Manahawkin
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~747 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ocean Acres Elementary School
How many students attend Ocean Acres Elementary School?
Ocean Acres Elementary School has 747 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manahawkin, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 665 (2022-23) → 723 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean Acres Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean Acres Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 26% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ocean Acres Elementary School?
13.7% of students at Ocean Acres Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ocean Acres Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ocean Acres Elementary School is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Manahawkin, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ocean Acres Elementary School?
Ocean Acres Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Ocean Acres Elementary School rank among schools in Manahawkin?
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean Acres Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 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 schools in Manahawkin on the city page.
What other schools are in Stafford Township School District?
Besides Ocean Acres Elementary School, Stafford Township School District also operates Stafford Intermediate School (657 students), Mckinley Avenue Elementary School (630 students), and Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center (332 students). See the Stafford Township School District district page for the complete list.