- Enrollment
- 2,687
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Edison, NJ
John Marshall Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John Marshall Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340450003348
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Marshall Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #7 of 10
- elementary schools in Edison · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
John Marshall Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Marshall Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 elementary schools in Edison, NJ.
School address
District: Edison Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340450003348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
John Marshall Elementary School held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 68.7 → 70.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 340450003348 · Edison, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
762 enr · 11.2:1 · 25.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: John P. Stevens High School (2,687 students)
John Marshall Elementary School held near 766 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 68.7 → 70.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
John Marshall 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 762
John Marshall Elementary School
762 students
What this shows John Marshall Elementary School reports 762 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Marshall Elementary School compares
John Marshall 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 15% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 762 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
762
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 762 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
African American 14.0%
White 5.9%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, John Marshall 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 John Marshall Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John P. Stevens High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Marshall 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
Similar elementary schools in Edison
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~762 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Marshall Elementary School
How many students attend John Marshall Elementary School?
John Marshall Elementary School has 762 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Edison, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 742 (2022-23) → 766 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Marshall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Marshall Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Marshall Elementary School?
25.2% of students at John Marshall Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Marshall Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John Marshall Elementary School is Asian at 60.5% of enrollment, in Edison, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Marshall Elementary School?
John Marshall Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 John Marshall Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Edison?
By Resource Investment Index, John Marshall Elementary School ranks #7 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.
What other schools are in Edison Township School District?
Besides John Marshall 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.