Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School

5801 THIRD STREET
MAYS LANDING, NJ 08330

hamiltonschools.org/schools/joseph_shaner_school

582 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

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.

582

Total Students

45.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	202
Hispanic	147
Black	147
Asian	21
Two or More	60
American Indian	5

White
202 (34.7 %)
Hispanic
147 (25.3 %)
Black
147 (25.3 %)
Two or More
60 (10.3 %)
Asian
21 (3.6 %)
American Indian
5 (0.9 %)

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:	Hamilton Township School District
Phone:	(609)476-6141
Website:	http://hamiltonschools.org/schools/joseph_shaner_school
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 310

Kindergarten 216

Ungraded 56