Thomas Edison Elementary School

1267 S.gate Ave.
Daly City, CA 94015
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 320 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas Edison Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Thomas Edison Elementary School's student population of 320 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
320 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Thomas Edison Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Edison Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
#558 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
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50-54%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thomas Edison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55-59%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
71%
12%
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Hispanic
16%
56%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
3%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
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Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas Edison Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Edison Elementary School is ranked #558 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Thomas Edison Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas Edison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary School, Westlake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Thomas Edison Elementary School?
320 students attend Thomas Edison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Thomas Edison Elementary School students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Edison Elementary School?
Thomas Edison Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Thomas Edison Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Edison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Thomas Edison Elementary School part of?
Thomas Edison Elementary School is part of Jefferson Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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