JAMES MONROE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

James Monroe Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Edison Township School District school district, located in Iselin, NJ with about 502 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 39 teachers, James Monroe Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 Monroe Elementary School, located on Wilus Way in Iselin, New Jersey, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Woodbridge Township School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on the developmental needs of its students. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character education, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success while encouraging community engagement and personal responsibility.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff who work collaboratively to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere. In addition to core subjects like literacy and mathematics, James Monroe Elementary integrates various extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to cultivate students' interests and talents. As a vital part of the Iselin community, the school maintains strong partnerships with parents and local stakeholders, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic achievement with social-emotional growth.

For more information, contact James Monroe Elementary School at (848) 229-4716 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

45 Wilus Way
Iselin, NJ 08830
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JAMES MONROE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Iselin, NJ with about 502 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
502
Teachers:
39.8
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 502 students

Asian
48.0%
White
24.5%
Hispanic/Latino
15.7%
Black or African American
6.8%
Two or more races
3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%

Female
46.0%
Male
54.0%

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.