Benedict A. Cucinella School vs Chester M. Stephens Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benedict A. Cucinella School
Long Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
Chester M. Stephens Elementary School
Budd Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
696 students
| Measure | Benedict A. Cucinella School Long Valley, New Jersey | Chester M. Stephens Elementary School Budd Lake, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #551 of 1,479 | #520 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #6794 of 50,301 | #6072 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 529 | 696 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.9% | 27.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 56% |
| city | Long Valley | Budd Lake |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chester M. Stephens Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 76.8).
- •Benedict A. Cucinella School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 56%).
- •Chester M. Stephens Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 53%).
- •Benedict A. Cucinella School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.9% vs 27.3%).
- •Benedict A. Cucinella School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.0).
- •Chester M. Stephens Elementary School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 529.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benedict A. Cucinella School better than Chester M. Stephens Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Chester M. Stephens Elementary School ranks higher (78.1 vs 76.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Benedict A. Cucinella School and Chester M. Stephens Elementary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Long Valley and Budd Lake in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benedict A. Cucinella School: 529. Chester M. Stephens Elementary School: 696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benedict A. Cucinella School and Chester M. Stephens Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Benedict A. Cucinella School is 551st of 1,479 and Chester M. Stephens Elementary School is 520th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).