Ocean Acres Elementary School serves 665 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 20% 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: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ocean Acres Elementary School's student population of 665 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
665 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ocean Acres Elementary School is 0.34, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
15%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
80%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ocean Acres Elementary School often compared to?
Ocean Acres Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oxycocus Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ocean Acres Elementary School?
665 students attend Ocean Acres Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ocean Acres Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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
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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