Manito Elementary School

111 Manito Ave
Oakland, NJ 07436
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 256 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Manito Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 10% in NJ
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Manito Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Manito Elementary School's student population of 256 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
256 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Manito Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manito Elementary School is 0.26, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#160 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Manito Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Manito Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Manito Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Manito Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
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Hispanic
7%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Manito Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
15%
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White
86%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Manito Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Manito Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Manito Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Manito Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Manito Elementary School's ranking?
Manito Elementary School is ranked #160 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Manito Elementary School often compared to?
Manito Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heights Elementary School, Dogwood Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Manito Elementary School?
256 students attend Manito Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Manito Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manito Elementary School?
Manito Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Manito Elementary School offer ?
Manito Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Manito Elementary School part of?
Manito Elementary School is part of Oakland Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 256 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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