Blanquita B. Valenti Community School

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810 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Lincoln Annex School, located at 165 Somerset Street in New Brunswick, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the New Brunswick Public School District. Historically, the school has functioned as a vital component of the district's strategy to manage student enrollment and provide educational services in the downtown area. It is situated in a dense urban environment, reflecting the district's commitment to supporting a diverse student body within the heart of the city.

The school is well-known for its prominent role in local community discussions regarding district infrastructure and facilities. In recent years, the site has been central to broader conversations about educational equity and school construction projects aimed at modernizing learning environments for New Brunswick students. As part of a district that serves a large population of English language learners and families from various socioeconomic backgrounds, Lincoln Annex has focused on providing foundational academic instruction while navigating the logistical challenges associated with maintaining schools in an expanding urban landscape.

810

Total Students

72.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blanquita B. Valenti Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	779
Black	25
Asian	2
Two or More	2

Hispanic
779 (96.2%)
Black
25 (3.1%)
White
2 (0.2%)
Asian
2 (0.2%)
Two or More
2 (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:	New Brunswick School District
Phone:	(732)745-5300
Website:	http://lna.nbpschools.net/Domain/11
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	810
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	673
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	86

* 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

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 107

Grade 6 139

Grade 7 162

Grade 8 134