Thomas A Edison Elementary School serves 582 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Thomas A Edison Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas A Edison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Thomas A Edison Elementary School's student population of 582 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
582 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas A Edison Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Thomas A Edison Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1685 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
51%
13%
Black
29%
13%
White
15%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas A Edison Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas A Edison Elementary School is ranked #1685 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Thomas A Edison Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas A Edison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Thomas A Edison Elementary School?
582 students attend Thomas A Edison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Thomas A Edison Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas A Edison Elementary School?
Thomas A Edison Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What grades does Thomas A Edison Elementary School offer ?
Thomas A Edison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thomas A Edison Elementary School part of?
Thomas A Edison Elementary School is part of School City Of Hammond School District.
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