Thomas A Edison Elementary School

1000 Locust Street
Kansas City, KS 66103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 225 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas A Edison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50% in KS
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thomas A Edison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Thomas A Edison Elementary School's student population of 225 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
225 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Thomas A Edison Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas A Edison Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#713 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thomas A Edison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thomas A Edison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Thomas A Edison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
59%
21%
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Black
17%
7%
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White
15%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Thomas A Edison Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas A Edison Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas A Edison Elementary School is ranked #713 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Thomas A Edison Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas A Edison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Noble Prentis Elementary School, Delaware Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Thomas A Edison Elementary School?
225 students attend Thomas A Edison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Thomas A Edison Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas A Edison Elementary School?
Thomas A Edison Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thomas A Edison Elementary School offer ?
Thomas A Edison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Thomas A Edison Elementary School part of?
Thomas A Edison Elementary School is part of Kansas City School District.
In what neighborhood is Thomas A Edison Elementary School located?
Thomas A Edison Elementary School is located in the Rosedale neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. There are 2 other public schools located in Rosedale.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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