How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bright Beginnings Learning Center | John Marshall Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Piscataway, NJ | Edison, NJ |
| School Type | special-ed | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 144 | 762 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 3.4:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 11.1% | 33.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bright Beginnings Learning Center | John Marshall Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $186,886 | $19,865 |
| District | Educational Services Commission of New Jersey | Edison Township School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bright Beginnings Learning Center | John Marshall Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.6% | 5.9% |
| African American | 13.2% | 14.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50.0% | 14.4% |
| Asian | 16.0% | 60.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.2% | 2.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bright Beginnings Learning Center | John Marshall Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 732:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | 20.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 3 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.