- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manahawkin, NJ
Oxycocus Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oxycocus Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341569004716
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oxycocus Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Manahawkin · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 13.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Oxycocus Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oxycocus Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Manahawkin, NJ.
School address
District: Stafford Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341569004716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Oxycocus Elementary School shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 171 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 341569004716 · Manahawkin, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 9.3:1 · 13.3% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Ocean Acres Elementary School (747 students)
Oxycocus Elementary School shrank from 181 students in 2022-23 to 171 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Oxycocus 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
- Mckinley Avenu
Mckinley Avenue Elementary School
630 students
- Ronald L. Mein
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center
332 students
- This school 176
Oxycocus Elementary School
176 students
What this shows Oxycocus Elementary School reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oxycocus Elementary School compares
Oxycocus Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.3% | ▼ 55% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Oxycocus 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 Oxycocus Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Acres Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stafford Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oxycocus 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
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~176 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oxycocus Elementary School
How many students attend Oxycocus Elementary School?
Oxycocus Elementary School has 176 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manahawkin, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 171 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oxycocus Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oxycocus Elementary School is 9.3:1, which is 21% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Oxycocus Elementary School?
13.3% of students at Oxycocus Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oxycocus Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oxycocus Elementary School is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Manahawkin, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oxycocus Elementary School?
Oxycocus Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oxycocus Elementary School rank among schools in Manahawkin?
By Resource Investment Index, Oxycocus Elementary School ranks #1 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 Oxycocus Elementary School, Stafford Township School District also operates Ocean Acres Elementary School (747 students), Stafford Intermediate School (657 students), and Mckinley Avenue Elementary School (630 students). See the Stafford Township School District district page for the complete list.