James Madison Primary School serves 500 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Madison Primary School's student population of 500 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of James Madison Primary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
81%
10%
Hispanic
6%
33%
Black
4%
15%
White
3%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are James Madison Primary School often compared to?
James Madison Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Madison Intermediate School, Martin Luther King Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend James Madison Primary School?
500 students attend James Madison Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of James Madison Primary School students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Madison Primary School?
James Madison Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does James Madison Primary School offer ?
James Madison Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is James Madison Primary School part of?
James Madison Primary School is part of Edison Township School District.
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