At a glance
Reported students
200
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
6.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
156
Atlantic County Elementary and Middle Schools: 200 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
6.3:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 141
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5.2:1
What the reported data says about Atlantic County Elementary and Middle Schools
Atlantic County Elementary and Middle Schools is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Mays Landing. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Atlantic County Special Services School District. NCES reports 200 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 6.3:1, below the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (35.5%) and Black (28.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Atlantic County Elementary and Middle Schools
- 1How do the reported 6.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.5%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27%
- Hispanic35.5%
- Black28.5%
- Asian5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial3.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Atlantic County Special Services School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Atlantic County Elementary and Middle Schools
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George L. Hess Educational Complex Elementary · Hamilton Township School District | 01–05 | 1,315 | 0.5 mi |
| Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School Elementary · Hamilton Township School District | PK–KG | 602 | 1.9 mi |
| Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School Elementary · Egg Harbor Township School District | 04–05 | 980 | 3.2 mi |
| Swift-Slaybaugh Complex Elementary · Egg Harbor Township School District | PK–03 | 1,422 | 5.8 mi |
| Clayton J. Davenport Elementary School Elementary · Egg Harbor Township School District | PK–03 | 677 | 6.1 mi |
| Weymouth Township School Elementary · Weymouth Township School District | PK–08 | 178 | 6.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Atlantic County Elementary and Middle Schools
What grades does Atlantic County Elementary and Middle Schools serve?
Atlantic County Elementary and Middle Schools reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school (special education school) in Atlantic County Special Services School District.
How many students attend Atlantic County Elementary and Middle Schools?
Atlantic County Elementary and Middle Schools reported 200 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 141 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Atlantic County Elementary and Middle Schools?
The calculated ratio is 6.3:1, based on 200 students and 32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Atlantic County Elementary and Middle Schools a public, charter, or magnet school?
Atlantic County Elementary and Middle Schools is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Atlantic County Special Services School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Atlantic County Elementary and Middle Schools students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Atlantic County Elementary and Middle Schools in?
Atlantic County Elementary and Middle Schools is part of Atlantic County Special Services School District, based in Mays Landing, NJ, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Atlantic County Elementary and Middle Schools?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include George L. Hess Educational Complex (0.5 mi), Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School (1.9 mi), Dr. Joyanne D. Miller Elementary School (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.