Below Average
#2196 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Based on limited data
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center
Elementary School · Stafford Township School District · Manahawkin, NJ
A Stafford Township School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
1000 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
- 14:1 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 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,456
Median home value
$377,100
Median rent
$1,756/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
89.5%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Oxycocus Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK | 1.4 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Ocean Acres Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–2 | 2.7 mi | 723 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Stafford Township School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $21,212NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center is listed in Stafford Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center is a public elementary school in Manahawkin, NJ, part of Stafford Township School District, serving approximately 392 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,196 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center
What grades does Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center serve?
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center?
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
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 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center rank in NJ?
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center ranks #2,196 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center a charter school?
No, Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center?
24.2% of students at Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center 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
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (609) 978-5700
- Area population (ZIP 08050)
- 27,599
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
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 08050; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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