WANAMASSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Wanamassa Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Township of Ocean School District school district, located in WANAMASSA, NJ with about 310 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. With about 31 teachers, Wanamassa Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Wanamassa Elementary School, located on Bendermere Avenue in Wanamassa, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in Ocean Township. As a key component of the Ocean Township School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence and character development. It serves as a foundational institution for the local community, focusing on providing a well-rounded education that prepares younger students for the transition to middle school.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Wanamassa Elementary is recognized for its commitment to creating a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and social responsibility. The school benefits from the active involvement of its surrounding community and the district’s broader resources, ensuring that students have access to various extracurricular activities and support services. By prioritizing both individual growth and collaborative learning, Wanamassa Elementary strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students.
For more information, contact Wanamassa Elementary School at (732) 531-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WANAMASSA, NJ 07712-4103
(732) 531-5700
WANAMASSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in WANAMASSA, NJ with about 310 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Township of Ocean School District
- Total Students:
- 310
- Teachers:
- 31.07
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 310 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WANAMASSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 74.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.6%
- Asian
- 5.5%
- Black or African American
- 4.2%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.8%
- Male
- 54.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.