James Monroe Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Edison, NJ Grades KG–05 Suburb: Large New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ SchoolScore™ A (80)
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James Monroe Elementary School
Edison, NJ 08837
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ A (80)
537
Students
46.3
Teachers
11.6:1
Student:Teacher
(848)229-4716
Phone
http://mon.edison.k12.nj.us/
Website

James Monroe Elementary School is a public school administered by the Edison Township School District district in Edison, NEW JERSEY, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 537 students enrolled; a 11.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs New Jersey Elementary School Average
Enrollment
537.0
State avg: 416.0
▲ 29% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
State avg: 11.4:1
▲ 2% worse
Free Lunch %
34.6%
State avg: 40.8%
▼ 15% better
School Details
School Name
James Monroe Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
340450003346
State School ID
NJ-231290-093
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
7 Sharp Rd
City
Edison
State
New Jersey
ZIP Code
08837
County
Middlesex County
Metro Area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
3406
State Leg. Upper
34018
State Leg. Lower
34018
Latitude
40.54057
Longitude
-74.33139
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
537
Total Students
👩‍🏫
46.3
Teachers FTE
📐
11.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
46.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)46.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 186 34.6%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Edison Township School District
LEAID
3404500
State LEA ID
NJ-231290
Phone
(732)452-4900
Website
http://www.edison.k12.nj.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Edison
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$384,237K
Federal Revenue
$18,546K
State Revenue
$120,805K
Local Revenue
$244,886K
Total Expenditure
$363,850K
Instruction Exp.
$211,014K
Support Services
$114,481K
Other Current Exp.
$8,378K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of James Monroe Elementary School

1
Fords Middle School
FORDS · Middle
0.5 mi
2
Herbert Hoover Middle School
EDISON · Middle
0.7 mi
3
Lafayette Estates Elementary School
FORDS · Elementary
1 mi
4
Dual Language School
Fords · Middle
1 mi
5
Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School
METUCHEN · Elementary
1.2 mi
6
Mildred B. Moss Elementary School
METUCHEN · Elementary
1.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about James Monroe Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend James Monroe Elementary School?
537 students are enrolled at James Monroe Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does James Monroe Elementary School have?
James Monroe Elementary School has 46.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1.
What grades does James Monroe Elementary School serve?
James Monroe Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is James Monroe Elementary School a charter school?
James Monroe Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is James Monroe Elementary School located in?
James Monroe Elementary School is located in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan area.
What school district does James Monroe Elementary School belong to?
James Monroe Elementary School is part of the Edison Township School District school district.
How much does Edison Township School District spend per student?
The Edison Township School District district spends approximately $677,560,521 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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