Serving 521 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Monroe Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Monroe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
James Monroe Elementary School's student population of 521 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Monroe Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Monroe Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#922 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
47%
10%
Hispanic
21%
32%
Black
9%
15%
White
18%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Monroe Elementary School's ranking?
James Monroe Elementary School is ranked #922 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are James Monroe Elementary School often compared to?
James Monroe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Menlo Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend James Monroe Elementary School?
521 students attend James Monroe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of James Monroe Elementary School students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Monroe Elementary School?
James Monroe Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does James Monroe Elementary School offer ?
James Monroe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is James Monroe Elementary School part of?
James Monroe Elementary School is part of Edison Township School District.
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