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#1686 of 2,466 schools in NJ
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James Madison Primary School
Elementary School · Edison Township School District · Edison, NJ
An Edison Township School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
840 NEW DOVER ROAD, Edison, NJ 08820
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 17 schools in Edison.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$168,453
Median home value
$597,700
Median rent
$1,925/mo
College educated
71.1%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08820; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin D Roosevelt SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–K | 0.0 mi | 193 | Compare → |
| St Helena SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Plaza Child CarePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Keith Wold Johnson Child CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 4 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Edison Township School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #15 of 19
- District spending per student
- $20,118NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
James Madison Primary School is listed in Edison Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James Madison Primary School
James Madison Primary School is a public elementary school in Edison, NJ, part of Edison Township School District, serving approximately 504 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,686 of 2,466 schools in NJ. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Madison Primary School
What grades does James Madison Primary School serve?
James Madison Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend James Madison Primary School?
James Madison Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 504 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Madison Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Madison Primary School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James Madison Primary School rank in NJ?
James Madison Primary School ranks #1,686 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is James Madison Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
James Madison Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is James Madison Primary School a charter school?
No, James Madison Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James Madison Primary School a Title I school?
No, James Madison Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James Madison Primary School?
15.5% of students at James Madison Primary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 504
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (732) 452-2990
- Area population (ZIP 08820)
- 39,392
- Area average commute
- 43 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08820; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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