James Monroe Elementary School
Edison, NJ · Edison Township School District · Grades K-5
548th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 59%· Stable
James Monroe Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks James Monroe Elementary School 548th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 59% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 55th in 2019 to 59th in 2025.
James Monroe Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 264 students tested
James Monroe Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 523 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 40.2% | 40.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.6% | 25.4% | ▲ 10.8 pts | |
| White | 31.4% | 17.6% | ▼ 13.8 pts | |
| Black | 8.9% | 10.7% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 4.4% | ▲ 1.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near James Monroe Elementary School
Typical home value $543K in zip 08837 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near James Monroe Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Lafayette Estates Elementary SchoolWoodbridge Township School District · 1 mi away991st of 1,324
ELA 33% · Math 35% - 5Menlo Park Terrace Elementary SchoolWoodbridge Township School District · 1.2 mi away697th of 1,324
ELA 50% · Math 45% - –Mildred B. Moss Elementary SchoolMetuchen Public School District · 1.3 mi away
- 8Campbell Elementary SchoolMetuchen Public School District · 1.8 mi away281st of 1,324
ELA 68% · Math 68% - 9Menlo Park Elementary SchoolEdison Township School District · 1.9 mi away185th of 1,324
ELA 72% · Math 74% - 4Indiana Avenue Elementary SchoolWoodbridge Township School District · 2.2 mi away848th of 1,324
ELA 44% · Math 39% - 9Oak Tree Road Elementary SchoolWoodbridge Township School District · 2.4 mi away250th of 1,324
ELA 72% · Math 67% - 2James J. Flynn Elementary SchoolPerth Amboy Public School District · 2.5 mi away1,093rd of 1,324
ELA 34% · Math 22%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is James Monroe Elementary School in?
James Monroe Elementary School is part of the Edison Township School District district in Edison, New Jersey.
Is James Monroe Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks James Monroe Elementary School 548th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 59% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of James Monroe Elementary School?
Asian 41%, Hispanic 25%, White 18%, Black 11% (523 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near James Monroe Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08837 is $543K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.