School Overview
John Marshall School No. 20, located on Magnolia Avenue in Elizabeth, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving the local Elizabeth Public Schools district. As part of one of New Jersey’s largest school districts, the school is situated in a dense urban environment and provides foundational education for students in the surrounding community. The institution operates with a commitment to the district’s mission of preparing a diverse student body for academic success, focusing on core curriculum standards and personal development within a structured neighborhood setting.

The school is characterized by its role as a community hub, reflecting the demographic diversity typical of Elizabeth. Like other schools in the district, John Marshall No. 20 emphasizes inclusive education and the implementation of state-mandated academic programs designed to support student growth in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. By fostering a collaborative environment between educators, students, and families, the school aims to provide the necessary resources and support systems to help its young learners navigate their primary educational years effectively.
454
Total Students
33.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Marshal School No. 20
Demographic Student Count
White8
Hispanic322
Black118
Asian4
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    322 (70.9 %)
  • Black
    118 (26.0 %)
  • White
    8 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Elizabeth Public Schools
Phone: (908)436-5800
Website: http://www.epsnj.org/Domain/32
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 379
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 50
Grade 1 69
Grade 2 64
Grade 3 51
Grade 4 48
Grade 5 45
Grade 6 47
Grade 7 42
Grade 8 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John Marshal School No. 20
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten50
Grade 169
Grade 264
Grade 351
Grade 448
Grade 545
Grade 647
Grade 742
Grade 838
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John Marshal School No. 20
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23652%
Male21848%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)