John C. Milanesi Elementary School

880 Harding Highway
Buena, NJ 08310
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, John C. Milanesi Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 30-39%
  • : 40-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

John C. Milanesi Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

John C. Milanesi Elementary School's student population of 208 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of John C. Milanesi Elementary School is 0.57, 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)
(16-17)
30-39%
41%
(16-17)
40-49%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
25%
34%
Black
9%
15%
White
60%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NJ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NJ state average).
How many students attend John C. Milanesi Elementary School?
208 students attend John C. Milanesi Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of John C. Milanesi Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John C. Milanesi Elementary School?
John C. Milanesi Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John C. Milanesi Elementary School offer ?
John C. Milanesi Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John C. Milanesi Elementary School part of?
John C. Milanesi Elementary School is part of Buena Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : 30-39%
  • : 40-49%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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