James Madison Primary School serves 452 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Madison Primary School's student population of 452 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
452 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Always Be Kind and Dream Big
School Rankings
The diversity score of James Madison Primary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
76%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are James Madison Primary School often compared to?
James Madison Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Madison Intermediate School, Martin Luther King Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend James Madison Primary School?
452 students attend James Madison Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of James Madison Primary School students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Madison Primary School?
James Madison Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does James Madison Primary School offer ?
James Madison Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James Madison Primary School part of?
James Madison Primary School is part of Edison Township School District.
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