At a glance
Reported students
332
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–KG
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
630
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center: 332 reported students.
State peer staffing position
77th percentile
12.8:1 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
- 373
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center is a public elementary school serving grades PK–KG in Manahawkin. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Stafford Township School District. NCES reports 332 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 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, above 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 (79.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.1%). English learners represent 5.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 26 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?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White79.8%
- Hispanic15.1%
- Black0.9%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.4%
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 Stafford Township School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
McKinley Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–04
630 reported students
Ocean Acres Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–02
747 reported students
Oxycocus Elementary School
Other · Grades PK–PK
176 reported students
Stafford Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
657 reported students
Public schools near Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKinley Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Stafford Township School District | 03–04 | 630 | under 0.1 mi |
| Ocean Acres Elementary School Elementary · Stafford Township School District | 01–02 | 747 | 2.7 mi |
| Eagleswood Elementary School Elementary · Eagleswood Township School District | PK–06 | 136 | 3.2 mi |
| Cecil S. Collins Elementary Elementary · Barnegat Township School District | KG–02 | 744 | 4.6 mi |
| Frog Pond Elementary School Elementary · Little Egg Harbor Township School District | 03–06 | 780 | 5.6 mi |
| Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School Elementary · Barnegat Township School District | 03–04 | 524 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center
What grades does Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center serve?
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center reports grades PK–KG in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Stafford Township School District.
How many students attend Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center?
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center reported 332 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 373 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 332 students and 26 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 Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Stafford Township School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
25% 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 Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center in?
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center is part of Stafford Township School District, based in Manahawkin, NJ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include McKinley Avenue Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), Ocean Acres Elementary School (2.7 mi), Eagleswood Elementary School (3.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.