Manito Elementary School

www.oaklandschoolsnj.org

256 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Manito Elementary School, located at 111 Manito Avenue in Oakland, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Oakland Public School District, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive and comprehensive academic environment. It focuses on foundational learning and social-emotional development, fostering a community atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and personally within a suburban setting.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture, which emphasizes active engagement between staff, students, and parents. Beyond its core curriculum, Manito Elementary typically provides various extracurricular opportunities and initiatives designed to enrich the student experience and prepare children for the transition to middle school. With its focus on personalized instruction and a nurturing climate, Manito continues to be a central pillar of the local Oakland community.

256

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Manito Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	221
Hispanic	18
Black	1
Asian	12
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
221 (86.3 %)
Hispanic
18 (7.0 %)
Asian
12 (4.7 %)
Two or More
3 (1.2 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Oakland Public School District
Phone:	(201)337-6106
Website:	http://www.oaklandschoolsnj.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	10
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 44

Ungraded 5