Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School

5801 Third Street
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
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Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School serves 614 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 614 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School's student population of 614 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
614 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than 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
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
11%
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Hispanic
27%
34%
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Black
25%
14%
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White
36%
38%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.73
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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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?
614 students attend Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 9% 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 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-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: 614 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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