Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School serves 628 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School's student population of 628 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
28%
32%
Black
22%
15%
White
35%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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?
628 students attend Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School?
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than 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-1
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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