Enrollment
192
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.6%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John C. Milanesi Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at John C. Milanesi Elementary School
John C. Milanesi Elementary School is a small combined-grade school in Buena, New Jersey, enrolling 192 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 192 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 82 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #68, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 384 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Buena Regional School District also operates Buena Regional High School (491 students) and Buena Regional Middle School (345 students) alongside John C. Milanesi Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John C. Milanesi Elementary School compares
John C. Milanesi Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,507
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buena Regional School District, which includes John C. Milanesi Elementary School.
$25,507
Per student
+2%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+54%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 55.4%
Federal 9.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~192 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Buena on the city page.
Is John C. Milanesi Elementary School a good school?
John C. Milanesi Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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