Mckinley Avenue Elementary School

1000 Mckinley Avenue
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 612 students in grades 3-4, Mckinley Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
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 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-4
  • Enrollment: 612 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mckinley Avenue Elementary School's student population of 612 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
612 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Mckinley Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckinley Avenue Elementary School is 0.33, 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)
#749 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
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55%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mckinley Avenue 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.
53%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mckinley Avenue 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
13%
34%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
81%
38%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Mckinley Avenue 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
22%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mckinley Avenue 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
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mckinley Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mckinley Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Mckinley Avenue Elementary School is ranked #749 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Mckinley Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Mckinley Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean Acres Elementary School, Oxycocus Elementary School, Stafford Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Mckinley Avenue Elementary School?
612 students attend Mckinley Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Mckinley Avenue Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mckinley Avenue Elementary School?
Mckinley Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Mckinley Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Mckinley Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Mckinley Avenue Elementary School part of?
Mckinley Avenue Elementary School is part of Stafford Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-4
  • Enrollment: 612 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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