James Monroe Elementary School

mon.edison.k12.nj.us/

520 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

520

Total Students

43.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Monroe Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	127
Black	54
Asian	220
Two or More	25
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
220 (42.3 %)
Hispanic
127 (24.4 %)
White
88 (16.9 %)
Black
54 (10.4 %)
Two or More
25 (4.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Edison Township School District
Phone:	(848)229-4716
Website:	http://mon.edison.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 83

Ungraded 24