JAMES MADISON PRIMARY SCHOOL
James Madison Primary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Edison Township School District school district, located in EDISON, NJ with about 584 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 31 teachers, James Madison Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
James Madison Primary School, located at 840 New Dover Road in Edison, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the early grades of the Edison Township Public Schools district. As a primary school, it focuses on building foundational academic and social skills, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and character development for young learners. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and its efforts to create a nurturing atmosphere that prepares students for the transition to upper elementary grade levels.
The school benefits from being part of a diverse and highly active school district, which provides students with access to a wide range of educational resources and extracurricular opportunities. With a strong emphasis on community involvement, James Madison Primary works closely with parents and local stakeholders to maintain a collaborative educational experience. By prioritizing both rigorous classroom instruction and the overall well-being of its students, the school plays a vital role in the early development of children within the Edison community.
For more information, contact James Madison Primary School at (732) 452-2990 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EDISON, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2990
JAMES MADISON PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public school in EDISON, NJ with about 584 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Edison Township School District
- Total Students:
- 584
- Teachers:
- 31.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 584 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JAMES MADISON PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly Asian, representing about 85% of the student body.
- Asian
- 84.6%
- Black or African American
- 4.6%
- White
- 4.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 44.2%
- Male
- 55.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.