Menlo Park Elementary School

men.edison.k12.nj.us/

825 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

825

Total Students

55.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Menlo Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	60
Black	49
Asian	654
Two or More	15
American Indian	15

Asian
654 (79.3 %)
Hispanic
60 (7.3 %)
Black
49 (5.9 %)
White
32 (3.9 %)
Two or More
15 (1.8 %)
American Indian
15 (1.8 %)

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)452-2910
Website:	http://men.edison.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	825
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	143
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 113

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 127

Grade 3 151

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 161

Ungraded 51