At a glance
Reported students
529
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
521
Benedict A. Cucinella School: 529 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
9.9:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 447
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.3:1
What the reported data says about Benedict A. Cucinella School
Benedict A. Cucinella School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Long Valley. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Washington Township School District. NCES reports 529 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.9:1, below the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.5%). English learners represent 4.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Benedict A. Cucinella School
- 1How do the reported 9.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 53.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 8.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.1%
- Hispanic11.5%
- Black3.2%
- Asian6.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial3.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Washington Township School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Flocktown-Kossmann Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
513 reported students
Old Farmers Road School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
345 reported students
Long Valley Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
625 reported students
Public schools near Benedict A. Cucinella School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandshore Rd. Elementary School Elementary · Mount Olive Township School District | KG–05 | 409 | 1.8 mi |
| Flocktown-Kossmann Elementary School Elementary · Washington Township School District | PK–05 | 513 | 2.3 mi |
| Willow Grove Elementary School Elementary · Hackettstown Public School District | 02–04 | 320 | 2.8 mi |
| Tinc Rd. Elementary School Elementary · Mount Olive Township School District | KG–05 | 449 | 3 mi |
| Chester M. Stephens Elementary School Elementary · Mount Olive Township School District | KG–05 | 696 | 3 mi |
| Hatchery Hill Elementary School Elementary · Hackettstown Public School District | PK–01 | 283 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Benedict A. Cucinella School
What grades does Benedict A. Cucinella School serve?
Benedict A. Cucinella School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Washington Township School District.
How many students attend Benedict A. Cucinella School?
Benedict A. Cucinella School reported 529 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 447 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Benedict A. Cucinella School?
The calculated ratio is 9.9:1, based on 529 students and 53.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Benedict A. Cucinella School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Benedict A. Cucinella School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Washington Township School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Benedict A. Cucinella School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
8.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Benedict A. Cucinella School in?
Benedict A. Cucinella School is part of Washington Township School District, based in Long Valley, NJ, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Benedict A. Cucinella School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sandshore Rd. Elementary School (1.8 mi), Flocktown-Kossmann Elementary School (2.3 mi), Willow Grove Elementary School (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.