Enrollment
762
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Marshall Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Marshall Elementary School
John Marshall Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Edison, New Jersey, enrolling 762 students.
At 11.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New Jersey median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 25.2% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 762 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 353 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #261, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 762 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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): John Marshall Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.2:1 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 John Marshall Elementary 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 John Marshall Elementary School compares
John Marshall Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edison Township School District, which includes John Marshall Elementary 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 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
- 2,687
- 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 (~762 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is John Marshall Elementary School a good school?
John Marshall Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. 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 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.
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