MENLO PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Menlo Park Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Edison Township School District school district, located in EDISON, NJ with about 857 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 48 teachers, Menlo Park Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Menlo Park Elementary School, located on Monroe Avenue in Edison, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Edison Township Public Schools district, the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive academic environment. It focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and positive social habits.
The school is deeply integrated into the local Edison community, benefiting from a diverse student body and active parental involvement. Beyond academics, Menlo Park Elementary emphasizes character development and personal growth, offering various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to promote inclusivity and school spirit. By providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle school grades.
For more information, contact Menlo Park Elementary School at (732) 452-2910 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EDISON, NJ 08820
(732) 452-2910
MENLO PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in EDISON, NJ with about 857 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:
- 857
- Teachers:
- 48.4
- 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 857 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MENLO PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Asian, representing about 79% of the student body.
- Asian
- 78.6%
- White
- 8.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.0%
- Black or African American
- 4.1%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.7%
- Male
- 48.3%
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.