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Ocean Acres Elementary School

489 Nautilus Drive
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ocean Acres Elementary School serves 723 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 723 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ocean Acres Elementary School's student population of 723 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
723 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Ocean Acres Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
15%
34%
Black
1%
14%
White
80%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ocean Acres Elementary School often compared to?
Ocean Acres Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oxycocus Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ocean Acres Elementary School?
723 students attend Ocean Acres Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ocean Acres Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ocean Acres Elementary School?
Ocean Acres Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ocean Acres Elementary School offer ?
Ocean Acres Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ocean Acres Elementary School part of?
Ocean Acres Elementary School is part of Stafford Township School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 723 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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