Wm B Donini Elementary School serves 135 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
135 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥80%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-79%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
33%
35%
Black
16%
14%
White
49%
37%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Wm B Donini Elementary School?
135 students attend Wm B Donini Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Wm B Donini Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wm B Donini Elementary School?
Wm B Donini Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Wm B Donini Elementary School offer ?
Wm B Donini Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Wm B Donini Elementary School part of?
Wm B Donini Elementary School is part of Buena Regional School District.
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