Stafford School District

What Stafford School District does

Stafford Township School District is a public pre-K through grade 6 school district serving the residents of Stafford Township (Manahawkin) in Ocean County, New Jersey. It operates six facilities — Stafford Intermediate School, McKinley Avenue Elementary, Ocean Acres Elementary, Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center, Oxycocus Elementary, and the Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC) — and is governed by a nine-member elected Board of Education with George Chidiac serving as Superintendent and Lourdes LaGuardia as Business Administrator. The district delivers core academics aligned to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards plus targeted programs including Gifted & Talented, English as a Second Language, Special Education, Title I services, and an Extended Day before/after-school care program with an associated Summer Camp.

The technology stack is a conventional K-6 ed-tech portfolio: Genesis powers the student information system and online registration, LinkIT is the parent portal, Finalsite runs the district website, Google Apps for Education covers grades 3-6 productivity, and instructional platforms (Reading Eggs, Math Seeds, Achieve3000, Think Central/GoMath, Learning A-Z, TypingClub, Keyboarding Without Tears, Plickers, ClassDojo, Edmodo) support differentiated instruction. Nutrislice publishes the lunch menu and Pay Schools Central handles lunch account payments. No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary models, or research output are disclosed.

The district is funded primarily by local property taxes, New Jersey state education aid, and federal grants including Title I, ESSA, and ARP-ESSER, with education provided tuition-free to residents. Fee-based revenue is generated through the Extended Day Program (monthly billing) and Summer Camp. Out-of-district enrollment is limited to 2 openings per year via the NJ Interdistrict Public School Choice Program. As a government state entity with no parent company and no equity instrument, the district does not have disclosed revenue, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Stafford School District

Legal name

Stafford Township School District

Website

https://staffordschools.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Stafford Township School District is a public K-6 school district in Manahawkin, New Jersey, operating six schools funded by local property taxes and state aid. It serves Stafford Township residents with core academics, special education, ESL, gifted programs, and fee-based Extended Day care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-6 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• Public K-6 education
• Elementary school district
• Special education services
• Before and after school care
• Interdistrict school choice

Headquarters

HQ city

Manahawkin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: District operates as a public school district funded primarily through local property taxes, state education aid from New Jersey, and federal grants including Title I, ESSA, and ARP-ESSER funds. Education services are provided free of charge to district residents.
2. Extended Day Program Fees: Fee-based before and after school childcare program for working parents. The Extended Day program offers registration forms, monthly schedule options, and summer camp. Families pay for this supplementary service.
3. School Choice Tuition: Out-of-district students attending via the Interdistrict Public School Choice Program may generate per-pupil aid from their resident districts to the choice district.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stafford Township School District operates a public Pre-K through Grade 6 educational system across six schools (five elementary/intermediate campuses plus the Stafford Township Arts Center), delivering free core academics, special education, ESL, gifted and talented, food services, transportation, and a fee-based Extended Day program to resident students of Stafford Township, NJ. It also accepts a limited number of out-of-district students through the NJ Interdistrict Public School Choice Program.

Product overview

Stafford Township School District is a public school district serving students from preschool through grade 6 in Stafford Township, New Jersey. The district operates six schools including five elementary/intermediate schools (Stafford Intermediate School, McKinley Avenue Elementary, Ocean Acres Elementary, Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center, and Oxycocus Elementary) plus the Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC). The district offers core educational programs alongside support services including Curriculum & Instruction, Special Services, Food Services, Transportation, and Extended Day programs. Academic programs include Gifted & Talented education, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Title I services. The district utilizes third-party educational technology platforms including Google Apps for Education, Achieve3000, Reading Eggs, Math Seeds, and Genesis for student information management, all integrated through the LinkIT parent portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stafford Intermediate School Intermediate school within the district typically serving students in grades 5-6 with core academics aligned to NJ Student Learning Standards.
• McKinley Avenue Elementary School Elementary school located at 1000 McKinley Avenue serving district students in lower grades with core K-6 academics.
• Ocean Acres Elementary School Elementary school at 489 Nautilus Drive in the Ocean Acres development serving district K-6 students.
• Ronald L. Meinders Primary Learning Center Primary learning center on the McKinley Avenue campus serving early elementary students within the district.
• Oxycocus Elementary School Elementary school co-located with the District Administration Building at 250 North Main Street, also hosting the Preschool Program pre-registration.
• Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC) Separate arts-focused school program facility offering arts curricula to district students.
• Extended Day Program Fee-based before and after school childcare and enrichment program with monthly scheduling options and Summer Camp 2026 offered separately.
• Preschool Program Early childhood education program with pre-registration requirements at the Oxycocus School website and a limited number of income-qualified seats.
• Gifted & Talented Program Academic enrichment program for high-ability students with formal complaint procedures under New Jersey's Strengthening Gifted and Talented Education Act.
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Program Language support services for English language learners within the district.
• Special Services (Special Education) Special education programs and related services including resource programs, OT/PT/speech therapies, Section 504 accommodations, and special needs registry.
• Food Services District nutrition program providing breakfast and lunch at all schools, with online payment via Pay Schools Central and menus on Nutrislice, plus free/reduced lunch eligibility.
• Transportation Services Student transportation services including bus rules, FAQs, and routing inquiries.
• Title I Services Federal supplemental education program providing additional academic support and resources to eligible students.
• Interdistrict Public School Choice Program State-approved program accepting out-of-district NJ students for K-6 with 2 openings for 2026-27, applications due November 24, Tier 1 prioritization, and lottery if oversubscribed.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Google Apps for EducationcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict uses Google workspace for education including email, drive, and classroom tools. Grades 3-6 utilize Google Apps. Platform collects first/last name for student accounts.
• FinalsitecoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite content management system powering the district website staffordschools.org. Provides communication tools, content management, and parent/student portals.
• GenesiscoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system used for online registration, attendance tracking, report cards, and parent portal access. Primary system for student data management.
• NJ School Boards Association (NJSBA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState organization providing resources, training, and advocacy for NJ school boards. Posts Board meeting notice requirements and candidate information for Board elections.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Toms River Regional Schools: Largest K-12 public school district in Ocean County with broader grade span (K-12) and significantly larger enrollment. Comparable as a broader incumbent operating in the same county with similar NJ public school funding model and curriculum standards.
• Jackson Township School District: Large K-12 public school district in Ocean County with substantially larger student population. Comparable as a broad incumbent NJ public district with similar funding structure and curriculum standards.

Others

• PowerSchool: Leading K-12 student information system and edtech platform used by many NJ public school districts. Comparable as an enabling technology vendor whose SIS competes with/replaces Genesis; relevant as a peer in the NJ K-12 SIS market.
• Frontline Education: K-12 administration and human capital management software provider widely used by NJ public school districts. Comparable as an enabling technology vendor selling into the same NJ K-12 district customer base for operations, finance, and HR.

Direct peers

• Barnegat Township School District: Neighboring K-6 public school district in Ocean County, NJ that also feeds into Southern Regional High School. Directly comparable as a peer NJ K-6 district competing for the same interdistrict School Choice students and similar funding mix.
• Tuckerton Borough School District: Small K-6 public school district in Ocean County serving a single municipality with similar NJ public school funding model. Comparable as a peer district of similar grade configuration and state accountability regime.
• Pinelands Regional School District: Regional K-6 (elementary) and 7-12 public school district serving multiple Ocean County communities. Comparable as a peer NJ public district with similar curriculum standards, state accountability structure, and reliance on local property tax and state aid.
• Lacey Township School District: Adjoining Ocean County K-6 public school district with similar township-based funding model and grade configuration. Directly comparable in scale, governance (elected Board of Education), and reliance on the NJ Interdistrict School Choice Program.
• Little Egg Harbor Township School District: Neighboring Ocean County K-6 public school district of comparable size and township-level funding structure. Directly comparable in scale, demographics, and feeder relationship to Pinelands Regional High School.

Emerging players

• KIPP New Jersey: Public charter school network operating multiple K-12 campuses across New Jersey. Comparable as an emerging K-12 operator in NJ competing for the same per-pupil funding and family demand, particularly for out-of-district choice families.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/StaffordTwpEd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@StaffordTwpSchools
• Instagraminstagram.com/staffordschools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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