John Marshall Elementary School

mar.edison.k12.nj.us/

742 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John Marshall Elementary School, located at 15 Cornell Street in Edison, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Edison Township Public School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a balanced academic curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. It serves a diverse student body, fostering an inclusive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, John Marshall Elementary focuses on building a strong community through various extracurricular programs, school events, and a supportive parent-teacher organization. The school prioritizes the development of essential life skills and digital literacy, preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school remains focused on its mission to create a safe, engaging, and challenging learning environment that reflects the broader values of the Edison community.

742

Total Students

68.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Marshall Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	115
Black	83
Asian	469
Two or More	19
American Indian	25
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
469 (63.2 %)
Hispanic
115 (15.5 %)
Black
83 (11.2 %)
White
30 (4.0 %)
American Indian
25 (3.4 %)
Two or More
19 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	(732)650-5370
Website:	http://mar.edison.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	742
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 123

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 141

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 116

Grade 5 119

Ungraded 6