JOSEPH C SHANER MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JOSEPH C SHANER MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hamilton Township School District school district, located in MAYS LANDING, NJ with about 647 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 46 teachers, JOSEPH C SHANER MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Joseph C. Shaner Memorial Elementary School is located in Mays Landing, New Jersey, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the Hamilton Township School District. The school primarily focuses on the early stages of primary education, typically catering to students in the pre-kindergarten and kindergarten grade levels. Its mission is centered on creating a nurturing and supportive environment that fosters early childhood development, academic readiness, and social-emotional growth for the youngest members of the community.

The school is well-regarded for its age-appropriate curriculum, which emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and interactive learning experiences designed to prepare children for their transition to the upper elementary grades. Beyond academics, Joseph C. Shaner Memorial prioritizes building a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community to ensure that each student has the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in their first formal school experiences.

For more information, contact JOSEPH C SHANER MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (609) 476-6141 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.