Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School

5801 Third Street
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School serves 602 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 602 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Mays Landing, NJ, covering approximately 112.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School's student population of 602 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
602 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
11%
Hispanic
28%
35%
Black
22%
14%
White
39%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
(22-23)
16.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School often compared to?
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Folsom Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School?
602 students attend Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School?
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School part of?
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School is part of Hamilton Township School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 602 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Mays Landing, NJ, covering approximately 112.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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