- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manahawkin, NJ
Stafford Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Stafford Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341569006073
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stafford Intermediate School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Manahawkin · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 13.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Stafford Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford Intermediate School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Manahawkin, NJ.
School address
District: Stafford Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341569006073 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Stafford Intermediate School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 341569006073 · Manahawkin, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
657 enr · 13.7:1 · 13.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Ocean Acres Elementary School (747 students)
Stafford Intermediate School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Stafford Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ocean Acres El
Ocean Acres Elementary School
747 students
- This school
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 Stafford Intermediate School reports 657 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stafford Intermediate School compares
Stafford Intermediate 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.6% | ▼ 54% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.6%
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Stafford Intermediate 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 Stafford Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Acres Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Avenue Elementary 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 Stafford Intermediate 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 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 (~657 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stafford Intermediate School
How many students attend Stafford Intermediate School?
Stafford Intermediate School has 657 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manahawkin, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stafford Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stafford Intermediate School is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stafford Intermediate School?
13.6% of students at Stafford Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stafford Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Stafford Intermediate School is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Manahawkin, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stafford Intermediate School?
Stafford Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Stafford Intermediate School rank among public schools in Manahawkin?
By Resource Investment Index, Stafford Intermediate School ranks #2 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 Stafford Intermediate School, Stafford Township School District also operates Ocean Acres Elementary School (747 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.