Ocean Acres Elementary School vs Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ocean Acres Elementary School
Manahawkin · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
747 students
Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center
Manahawkin · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
332 students
| Measure | Ocean Acres Elementary School Manahawkin, New Jersey | Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center Manahawkin, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #509 of 1,479 | #444 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #5743 of 50,301 | #4380 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 747 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 747 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Manahawkin | Manahawkin |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 78.7).
- •Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 27.2%).
- •Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.1).
- •Ocean Acres Elementary School is the larger school with 747 students compared with 332.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ocean Acres Elementary School better than Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center ranks higher (81.1 vs 78.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ocean Acres Elementary School and Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Manahawkin and Manahawkin in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ocean Acres Elementary School: 747. Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ocean Acres Elementary School and Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center rank in New Jersey?
Ocean Acres Elementary School is 509th of 1,479 and Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center is 444th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).