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#2049 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Based on limited data

Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School

Elementary School · Hamilton Township School District · Mays Landing, NJ

A Hamilton Township School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.

Estimated ScoreLimited data profile

5801 THIRD STREET, Mays Landing, NJ 08330

  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data.Learn more

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics6.3Average49%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.·Area estimate · Based on NJ state average
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement51%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$21,426
Chronic Absenteeism16%

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 51Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$82,981

Median home value

$230,700

Median rent

$1,576/mo

College educated

30.6%

Homeownership

71.5%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Atlantic County Elementary and Middle SchoolsEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–81.9 mi193Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hamilton Township School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$21,426NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School is listed in Hamilton Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School

Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mays Landing, NJ, part of Hamilton Township School District, serving approximately 614 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,049 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School

What grades does Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School serve?

Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.

How many students attend Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School?

Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 614 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School rank in NJ?

Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School ranks #2,049 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School a charter school?

No, Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School?

23.8% of students at Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
614
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Atlantic County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.0%
Area population (ZIP 08330)
30,009
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
41.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08330; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24

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