Wanamassa Elementary School

901 BENDERMERE AVENUE
WANAMASSA, NJ 07712

www.oceanschools.org

322 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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.

322

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wanamassa Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	39
Black	10
Asian	11
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	2

White
248 (77.0 %)
Hispanic
39 (12.1 %)
Two or More
12 (3.7 %)
Asian
11 (3.4 %)
Black
10 (3.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Township of Ocean School District
Phone:	(732)531-5700
Website:	http://www.oceanschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 59

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 51