Stafford Intermediate School

1000 McKinley Avenue
Manahawkin, NJ 08050

www.staffordschools.org

625 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Stafford Intermediate School, located in Manahawkin, New Jersey, is a public school that serves students in grades 3 through 6. As part of the Stafford Township School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between primary elementary education and middle school. The curriculum is designed to meet the diverse academic and social-emotional needs of pre-adolescent students, emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects like language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while encouraging critical thinking and student engagement.

Beyond academics, Stafford Intermediate School places a strong emphasis on community and character development. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and programs intended to help students explore their interests and build strong interpersonal relationships. By focusing on a well-rounded educational experience, the staff aims to prepare students for the academic rigors of junior high while promoting a sense of responsibility and school pride within the Manahawkin community.

625

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stafford Intermediate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	523
Hispanic	78
Black	13
Asian	5
Two or More	6

White
523 (83.7 %)
Hispanic
78 (12.5 %)
Black
13 (2.1 %)
Two or More
6 (1.0 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	625
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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

Grade 5 281

Grade 6 303

Ungraded 41