Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center

1000 Mckinley Avenue
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center serves 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center's student population of 373 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
373 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
14%
32%
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Black
2%
15%
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White
80%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center?
373 students attend Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center?
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center offer ?
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center part of?
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center is part of Stafford Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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