- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wanamassa, NJ
Wanamassa Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wanamassa Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341206004066
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wanamassa Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 13.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 356
- students enrolled
Wanamassa Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Township of Ocean School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341206004066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Wanamassa Elementary School grew from 322 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (+10.9%).
Teacher FTE held 35.9 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 341206004066 · Wanamassa, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 10.2:1 · 13.4% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Ocean Township High School (925 students)
Wanamassa Elementary School grew from 322 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (+10.9%). Teacher FTE held 35.9 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Wanamassa Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ocean Township
Ocean Township High School
925 students
- Township of Oc
Township of Ocean Intermediate School
889 students
- Wayside Elemen
Wayside Elementary School
583 students
- Ocean Township
Ocean Township Elementary School
410 students
- This school 356
Wanamassa Elementary School
356 students
What this shows Wanamassa Elementary School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wanamassa Elementary School compares
Wanamassa 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.4% | ▼ 55% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.4%
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
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$29,531
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 356 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 78.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Asian 2.5%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Wanamassa Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Township of Ocean School District reports $29,531 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wanamassa Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Township of Ocean Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wayside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocean Township Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wanamassa Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wanamassa Elementary School
How many students attend Wanamassa Elementary School?
Wanamassa Elementary School has 356 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wanamassa, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wanamassa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wanamassa Elementary School is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 35% 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 Wanamassa Elementary School?
13.4% of students at Wanamassa Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wanamassa Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wanamassa Elementary School is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Wanamassa, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wanamassa Elementary School?
Wanamassa Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Township of Ocean School District?
Besides Wanamassa Elementary School, Township of Ocean School District also operates Ocean Township High School (925 students), Township of Ocean Intermediate School (889 students), and Wayside Elementary School (583 students). See the Township of Ocean School District district page for the complete list.