Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School serves 614 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School's student population of 614 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
614 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
27%
34%
Black
25%
15%
White
36%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School often compared to?
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Folsom Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School?
614 students attend Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School?
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School offer ?
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School part of?
Joseph C Shaner Memorial Elementary School is part of Hamilton Township School District.
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