OXYCOCUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Oxycocus Elementary School is a public prekindergarten school that is part of the Stafford Township School District school district, located in Manahawkin, NJ with about 141 students. With about 14 teachers, Oxycocus Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Oxycocus Elementary School, located in Manahawkin, New Jersey, serves as a primary educational facility within the Stafford Township School District. As an early childhood and primary education center, the school focuses on establishing a strong academic and social foundation for its youngest students. Its curriculum is designed to foster early literacy, numeracy, and developmental growth, typically catering to children in the preschool and kindergarten grade levels.
Beyond its academic instruction, Oxycocus Elementary is known for creating a nurturing and supportive environment tailored to the unique needs of developing children. The school emphasizes community involvement and collaborative learning, working closely with families to ensure a smooth transition into the broader public school system. By prioritizing an engaging and welcoming atmosphere, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students during their most formative years.
For more information, contact Oxycocus Elementary School at (609) 978-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Manahawkin, NJ 08050-3011
(609) 978-5700
OXYCOCUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Manahawkin, NJ with about 141 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Stafford Township School District
- Total Students:
- 141
- Teachers:
- 14.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 141 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OXYCOCUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 78.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.4%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- Female
- 44.0%
- Male
- 56.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.