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Public School Review - Established 2003

Ocean Acres Elementary School

489 Nautilus Drive
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Tel: (609) 978-5700
www.staffordschools.org
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Ocean Acres Elementary School serves 747 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 747 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ocean Acres Elementary School's student population of 747 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

GradeOcean Acres Elementary School
Pre-K120
Kind1
1316
2310
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Total Students
747 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (2001-2025)

YearOcean Acres Elementary School
2025747
2024723
2023665
2022606
2021591
2020528
2019527
2018542
2017542
2016525
2015542
2014579
2013563
2012609
2011601
2010477
2009511
2008516
2007486
2006739
2005739
2004726
2003751
2002724
2001729
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2001-2025)

YearOcean Acres Elementary School
202558
202452
202350
202244
202143
202040
201941
201842
201742
201639
201540
201442
201345
201245
201141
201039
200940
200833
200738
200654
200551
200451
200353
200250
200135
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ocean Acres Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2001-2025)

YearOcean Acres Elementary SchoolNew JerseyStafford Township School District
202513:111:1
202414:112:113:1
202313:112:113:1
202214:112:112:1
202114:112:112:1
202013:112:112:1
201913:112:112:1
201813:112:112:1
201713:112:112:1
201613:112:112:1
201514:112:113:1
201414:112:112:1
201313:112:112:1
201213:112:113:1
201115:114:115:1
201012:114:115:1
200913:112:114:1
200816:115:116:1
200713:113:113:1
200614:113:114:1
200514:113:114:1
200414:113:114:1
200314:113:114:1
200214:114:114:1
200121:114:115:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2001-2024)

YearOcean Acres Elementary SchoolNew JerseyStafford Township School District
20241%11%2%
20231%10%2%
20222%10%1%
20212%10%1%
20191%11%1%
20181%10%1%
20171%10%1%
20161%10%1%
20151%10%1%
20141%10%1%
20131%10%2%
20121%9%1%
20111%9%1%
20103%9%1%
20092%9%1%
20071%8%2%
20061%8%1%
20051%7%1%
20041%7%2%
20031%7%1%
20011%6%1%
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Hispanic
15%
35%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)

YearOcean Acres Elementary SchoolNew JerseyStafford Township School District
202415%34%15%
202315%33%13%
202213%32%13%
202113%31%13%
201914%29%12%
201812%27%11%
201712%27%11%
201610%26%10%
20159%25%9%
20147%24%7%
20137%23%6%
20126%23%6%
20115%22%5%
20103%21%4%
20093%20%4%
20082%19%3%
20072%19%3%
20061%18%3%
20052%18%3%
20042%17%2%
20032%17%2%
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Black
1%
14%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2002-2024)

YearOcean Acres Elementary SchoolNew JerseyStafford Township School District
20241%14%1%
20232%15%1%
20221%15%1%
20211%15%1%
20191%15%1%
20181%16%1%
20171%16%1%
20161%16%1%
20151%16%1%
20141%16%1%
20111%16%1%
20101%17%1%
20091%17%2%
20071%17%1%
20062%18%2%
20053%18%2%
20044%18%2%
20033%18%2%
20021%18%2%
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White
81%
37%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)

YearOcean Acres Elementary SchoolNew JerseyStafford Township School District
202480%38%80%
202380%39%82%
202282%40%83%
202182%41%83%
201983%43%85%
201886%45%87%
201786%45%87%
201687%46%88%
201588%48%89%
201490%49%91%
201391%50%91%
201292%51%92%
201192%52%93%
201093%53%94%
200994%54%93%
200898%55%94%
200796%56%94%
200696%56%94%
200594%57%94%
200493%58%94%
200394%58%95%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)

YearOcean Acres Elementary SchoolNew JerseyStafford Township School District
20243%3%2%
20232%3%2%
20222%3%2%
20212%3%2%
20191%2%1%
20161%2%
20151%1%
20141%1%
20131%1%
20121%1%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.32
0.72

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2000-2025)

YearOcean Acres Elementary SchoolNew JerseyStafford Township School District
20250.320.72
20240.340.710.34
20230.340.710.31
20220.310.710.30
20210.310.710.30
20190.290.700.27
20180.250.700.23
20170.250.700.23
20160.240.690.22
20150.220.680.21
20140.190.680.18
20130.170.670.17
20120.150.660.15
20110.150.650.14
20100.130.650.12
20090.120.640.12
20080.040.630.12
20070.080.620.11
20060.080.620.10
20050.120.610.11
20040.130.600.11
20030.120.600.08
20020.080.590.09
20010.130.580.10
20000.040.570.06
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
38%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2025)

YearOcean Acres Elementary SchoolNew JerseyStafford Township School District
202521%38%
202420%32%19%
202314%31%13%
202216%30%15%
202119%32%19%
202017%33%18%
201921%33%18%
201820%33%21%
201720%33%21%
201618%33%20%
201523%31%21%
201423%32%22%
201317%31%19%
201217%29%17%
201114%27%13%
201016%26%12%
200911%24%10%
20087%22%9%
20074%21%6%
20065%21%7%
20046%21%7%
20037%21%8%
20024%22%8%
20018%22%10%
20007%23%11%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2025)

YearOcean Acres Elementary SchoolNew JerseyStafford Township School District
20256%5%
20245%6%6%
20237%5%5%
20225%4%5%
20215%4%5%
20207%5%5%
20194%5%5%
20185%5%5%
20175%5%5%
20165%5%5%
20157%5%7%
20148%5%7%
20137%6%5%
20125%6%5%
20112%5%2%
20108%6%5%
20093%6%4%
20085%6%6%
20076%6%6%
20066%6%6%
20047%6%6%
20036%6%6%
20022%6%6%
20016%6%6%
20006%5%7%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Stafford Township School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ocean Acres Elementary School?
747 students attend Ocean Acres Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Ocean Acres Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ocean Acres Elementary School?
Ocean Acres Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ocean Acres Elementary School offer ?
Ocean Acres Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ocean Acres Elementary School part of?
Ocean Acres Elementary School is part of Stafford Township School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 747 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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