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Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center

1000 Mckinley Avenue
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center serves 392 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
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 (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center's student population of 392 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
392 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Motto
Set Sail For Success

School Rankings

The diversity score of Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center 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
2%
11%
Hispanic
14%
34%
Black
2%
14%
White
80%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center often compared to?
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Eagleswood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center?
392 students attend Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center?
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center offer ?
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center part of?
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center is part of Stafford Township School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 392 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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