- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buena, NJ
John C. Milanesi Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John C. Milanesi Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340240000052
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John C. Milanesi Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Buena · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
John C. Milanesi Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John C. Milanesi Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Buena, NJ.
School address
District: Buena Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340240000052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
John C. Milanesi Elementary School held near 208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 340240000052 · Buena, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
192 enr · 10.7:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Buena Regional High School (491 students)
John C. Milanesi Elementary School held near 208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.2 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
John C. Milanesi Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buena Regional
Buena Regional High School
491 students
- Buena Regional
Buena Regional Middle School
345 students
- Dr. J.P. Clear
Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School
320 students
- Collings Lakes
Collings Lakes Elementary School
221 students
- This school 192
John C. Milanesi Elementary School
192 students
What this shows John C. Milanesi Elementary School reports 192 students on the CCD universe file.
How John C. Milanesi Elementary School compares
John C. Milanesi Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▲ 51% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$29,056
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.1%
African American 7.8%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, John C. Milanesi Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Buena Regional School District reports $29,056 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John C. Milanesi Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Regional High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buena Regional Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Collings Lakes Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John C. Milanesi Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~192 students)
Frequently asked questions about John C. Milanesi Elementary School
How many students attend John C. Milanesi Elementary School?
John C. Milanesi Elementary School has 192 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buena, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 208 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John C. Milanesi Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John C. Milanesi Elementary School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John C. Milanesi Elementary School?
44.6% of students at John C. Milanesi Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John C. Milanesi Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John C. Milanesi Elementary School is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in Buena, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John C. Milanesi Elementary School?
John C. Milanesi Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John C. Milanesi Elementary School rank among public schools in Buena?
By Resource Investment Index, John C. Milanesi Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Buena, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Buena Regional School District?
Besides John C. Milanesi Elementary School, Buena Regional School District also operates Buena Regional High School (491 students), Buena Regional Middle School (345 students), and Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School (320 students). See the Buena Regional School District district page for the complete list.