Manito Elementary School in Oakland, NJ

At a glance

Reported students

255

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

27.3

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

9.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

New Jersey elementary enrollment

16th percentile

Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

255

Manito Elementary School: 255 reported students.

State peer staffing position

17th percentile

9.3:1 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: 265
Teachers (FTE): 30.66
Student–teacher ratio: 8.6:1

What the reported data says about Manito Elementary School

Manito Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Oakland. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Oakland Public School District. NCES reports 255 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 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.3:1, 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 White (79.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%). English learners represent 0.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Manito Elementary School

1How do the reported 9.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.3 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 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.8%
Students with disabilities: 19.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 4.3%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
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

White79.6%
Hispanic11%
Black0.4%
Asian6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
Multiracial1.6%

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

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Dogwood Hill Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

234 reported students

Heights Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

343 reported students

Valley Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

446 reported students

TOPS Early Learning Childhood Learning

Other · Grades PK–PK

22 reported students

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Public schools near Manito 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
Heights Elementary School Elementary · Oakland Public School District	KG–05	343	0.7 mi
Colonial Road School Elementary · Franklin Lakes School District	PK–05	231	1.6 mi
Woodside Avenue School Elementary · Franklin Lakes School District	KG–05	264	1.7 mi
George Washington School Elementary · Mahwah Township Public School District	KG–03	177	2 mi
Dogwood Hill Elementary School Elementary · Oakland Public School District	KG–05	234	2 mi
Mary A. Hubbard Elementary School Elementary · Ramsey School District	PK–03	331	2.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Manito Elementary School

What grades does Manito Elementary School serve?

Manito Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Oakland Public School District.

How many students attend Manito Elementary School?

Manito Elementary School reported 255 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 265 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Manito Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 9.3:1, based on 255 students and 27.3 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 Manito Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Manito Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Oakland Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Manito Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

4.3% 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 Manito Elementary School in?

Manito Elementary School is part of Oakland Public School District, based in Oakland, NJ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Manito Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Heights Elementary School (0.7 mi), Colonial Road School (1.6 mi), Woodside Avenue School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.