- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manahawkin, NJ
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341569000796
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Manahawkin · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center has class sizes larger than 84% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center ranks #2 of 3 schools in Manahawkin, NJ.
School address
District: Stafford Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341569000796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center grew from 344 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (+14.0%).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 341569000796 · Manahawkin, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 13.8:1 · 14.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Ocean Acres Elementary School (747 students)
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center grew from 344 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (+14.0%). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center 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
- This school
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center
332 students
- Oxycocus Eleme 176
Oxycocus Elementary School
176 students
What this shows Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center compares
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 53% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
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 332 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 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center 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 Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Acres Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stafford Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oxycocus Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center'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
- 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 (~332 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center
How many students attend Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center?
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center has 332 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manahawkin, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center is 13.8:1, which is 17% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center?
14.0% of students at Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Manahawkin, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center?
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center rank among schools in Manahawkin?
By Resource Investment Index, Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center ranks #2 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 Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center, 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.