Serving 159 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas A. Edison Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas A. Edison Elementary School serves the northeast part of Collingswood, NJ, covering an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Families typically face a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School's student population of 159 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas A. Edison Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#643 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.7%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas A. Edison Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School is ranked #643 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Thomas A. Edison Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas A. Edison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Zane North Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Thomas A. Edison Elementary School?
159 students attend Thomas A. Edison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Thomas A. Edison Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas A. Edison Elementary School?
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas A. Edison Elementary School offer ?
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas A. Edison Elementary School part of?
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School is part of Haddon Township School District.
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