- Enrollment
- 2,687
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Edison, NJ
James Monroe Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James Monroe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340450003346
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Monroe Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Edison · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
James Monroe Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Monroe Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Edison, NJ.
School address
District: Edison Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340450003346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
James Monroe Elementary School held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.2 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 340450003346 · Edison, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 12.5:1 · 16.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: John P. Stevens High School (2,687 students)
James Monroe Elementary School held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.2 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
James Monroe Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John P. Steven
John P. Stevens High School
2,687 students
- Edison High Sc
Edison High School
2,393 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
1,206 students
- Herbert Hoover 1,060
Herbert Hoover Middle School
1,060 students
- Thomas Jeffers 954
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
954 students
- This school 537
James Monroe Elementary School
537 students
What this shows James Monroe Elementary School reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Monroe Elementary School compares
James Monroe Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 44% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 38.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
White 18.4%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 38.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, James Monroe Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edison Township School District reports $19,865 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Monroe Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John P. Stevens High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Monroe Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Monroe Elementary School
How many students attend James Monroe Elementary School?
James Monroe Elementary School has 537 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Edison, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Monroe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Monroe Elementary School is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Monroe Elementary School?
16.5% of students at James Monroe Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Monroe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James Monroe Elementary School is Asian at 38.4% of enrollment, in Edison, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Monroe Elementary School?
James Monroe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Monroe Elementary School rank among public schools in Edison?
By Resource Investment Index, James Monroe Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public 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 public schools in Edison on the city page.
What other schools are in Edison Township School District?
Besides James Monroe Elementary 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.