John C. Milanesi Elementary School

www.buena.k12.nj.us

202 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

John C. Milanesi Elementary School, located in Buena, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. As part of the Buena Regional School District, the school is situated in a rural community and is dedicated to providing a foundational educational experience that focuses on both academic development and social-emotional growth. The school is known for its relatively small, neighborhood-oriented environment, which allows for a close-knit atmosphere where staff members can provide personalized attention to their students.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity and collaborative play. Beyond core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics, the school emphasizes character education and community involvement, reflecting the values of the surrounding Buena area. With its central location on the Harding Highway, John C. Milanesi serves as a key educational hub for local families, striving to prepare young learners for a successful transition to the district's middle school programs.

202

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John C. Milanesi Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	53
Black	16
Asian	7
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
121 (59.9 %)
Hispanic
53 (26.2 %)
Black
16 (7.9 %)
Asian
7 (3.5 %)
Two or More
3 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Buena Regional School District
Phone:	(856)697-0605
Website:	http://www.buena.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	202
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 62

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 46

Ungraded 12