At a glance
Reported students
159
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
159
Margaret Mace Elementary School: 159 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
5.5:1 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
- 187
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.67
- Student–teacher ratio
- 5.6:1
What the reported data says about Margaret Mace Elementary School
Margaret Mace Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in North Wildwood. It is one of 1 current school records connected to North Wildwood School District. NCES reports 159 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 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.5:1, 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 White (73.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.2%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Margaret Mace Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 5.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.97 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 0.33 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 54.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.33
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.6%
- Hispanic13.2%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.9%
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.
Public schools near Margaret Mace Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Wildwood City School District | PK–05 | 367 | 0.9 mi |
| Crest Memorial School Elementary · Wildwood Crest Borough School District | PK–08 | 194 | 3.7 mi |
| Stone Harbor Elementary School Elementary · Stone Harbor School District | KG–04 | 87 | 4.5 mi |
| Middle Township Elementary #2 Elementary · Middle Township Public School District | 03–05 | 522 | 5.6 mi |
| Middle Township Elementary #1 Elementary · Middle Township Public School District | PK–02 | 688 | 5.7 mi |
| Carl T. Mitnick School Elementary · Lower Township Elementary School District | KG–02 | 428 | 7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Margaret Mace Elementary School
What grades does Margaret Mace Elementary School serve?
Margaret Mace Elementary School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in North Wildwood School District.
How many students attend Margaret Mace Elementary School?
Margaret Mace Elementary School reported 159 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 187 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Margaret Mace Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 5.5:1, based on 159 students and 28.97 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 Margaret Mace Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Margaret Mace Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Wildwood School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Margaret Mace Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
54.1% 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 Margaret Mace Elementary School in?
Margaret Mace Elementary School is part of North Wildwood School District, based in North Wildwood, NJ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Margaret Mace Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Glenwood Avenue Elementary School (0.9 mi), Crest Memorial School (3.7 mi), Stone Harbor Elementary School (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.