Benedict A. Cucinella School

470 NAUGHRIGHT ROAD
LONG VALLEY, NJ 07853

www.wtschools.org/BAC

529 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Benedict A. Cucinella School, located in Long Valley, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Washington Township School District. It is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative academic environment that emphasizes both the intellectual and social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves a student population ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade, focusing on building a strong educational foundation through a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies with enrichment opportunities.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the tight-knit Long Valley community. It places a significant emphasis on character education and maintaining a positive school culture, often supported by an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that organizes community events and enhances school resources. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with extracurricular activities and a commitment to inclusivity, Benedict A. Cucinella School aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to the middle school level while encouraging them to become responsible, engaged citizens.

529

Total Students

53.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Benedict A. Cucinella School
Demographic	Student Count
White	392
Hispanic	61
Black	17
Asian	36
Two or More	19
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
392 (74.1%)
Hispanic
61 (11.5%)
Asian
36 (6.8%)
Two or More
19 (3.6%)
Black
17 (3.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Washington Township School District
Phone:	(908)850-3161
Website:	http://www.wtschools.org/BAC
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 37

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 92