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James Madison Primary School

840 New Dover Road
Edison, NJ 08820
James Madison Primary School serves 504 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

James Madison Primary School's student population of 504 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Always Be Kind and Dream Big

School Rankings

The diversity score of James Madison Primary School is 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
76%
10%
Hispanic
7%
34%
Black
6%
15%
White
4%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
504 students attend James Madison Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of James Madison Primary School students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Madison Primary School?
James Madison Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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