Enrollment
586
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Edison, NJ
James Madison Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for James Madison Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340450003342
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Madison Intermediate School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Edison · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 8.4%
- free-lunch eligible
James Madison Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Madison Intermediate School ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Edison, NJ.
School address
District: Edison Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340450003342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Madison Intermediate School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Madison Intermediate School
James Madison Intermediate School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Edison, New Jersey, enrolling 586 students.
Class loads run heavy: 15:1 is larger than about 91% of New Jersey schools and 27% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 8.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 586 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 595 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #411.
Its student body is predominantly Asian (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 586 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Edison Township School District spends $20,030 per pupil, 20% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Edison's elementary schools, it stands alongside James Monroe Elementary School (537 students): James Madison Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15:1 vs 12.5:1).
Edison Township School District also operates John P. Stevens High School (2,687 students) and Edison High School (2,393 students) alongside James Madison Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How James Madison Intermediate School compares
James Madison Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 27% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.4% | ▼ 72% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 91% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,030
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 586 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 3.6%
White 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Two or More 1.9%
Largest group: Asian at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, James Madison Intermediate School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edison Township School District, which includes James Madison Intermediate School.
$20,030
Per student
-20%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.4%
State 29.0%
Federal 5.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How James Madison Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John P. Stevens High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Madison Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,687
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,393
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Edison
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~586 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
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Frequently asked questions about James Madison Intermediate School
How many students attend James Madison Intermediate School?
James Madison Intermediate School has 586 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Edison, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Madison Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Madison Intermediate School is 15:1, which is 27% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Madison Intermediate School?
8.4% of students at James Madison Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Madison Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at James Madison Intermediate School is Asian at 83.6% of enrollment, in Edison, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Madison Intermediate School?
James Madison Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Madison Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Edison?
By Resource Investment Index, James Madison Intermediate School ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Edison, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Edison on the city page.
Is James Madison Intermediate School a good school?
James Madison Intermediate School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Edison Township School District?
Besides James Madison Intermediate School, Edison Township School District also operates John P. Stevens High School (2,687 students), Edison High School (2,393 students), and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (1,206 students). See the Edison Township School District district page for the complete list.
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