Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center

1000 McKinley Avenue
Manahawkin, NJ 08050

www.staffordschools.org

344 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

The Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center, located in Manahawkin, New Jersey, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Stafford Township School District. As a primary learning center, the school is primarily focused on the foundational stages of early childhood education. It is designed to provide a nurturing and structured environment tailored to the developmental needs of its youngest students, helping them transition into the public school system with a focus on core academic readiness and social-emotional growth.

The center is highly regarded for its commitment to inclusive practices and early intervention. By focusing specifically on primary-level learners, the school is able to dedicate its resources and staff expertise toward age-appropriate curriculum and support services. Its location on McKinley Avenue places it centrally within the community, allowing it to act as a vital starting point for children in the district as they begin their educational journey in a supportive, student-centered atmosphere.

344

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	42
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
287 (83.4 %)
Hispanic
42 (12.2 %)
Two or More
8 (2.3 %)
Black
3 (0.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Stafford Township School District
Phone:	(609)978-5700
Website:	http://www.staffordschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 60

Kindergarten 276

Ungraded 8